Sadiq Khan agrees to have his texts and emails searched in Palantir legal battle
Summary
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has agreed to let his text messages and emails be searched in a legal case brought by Palantir, a U.S. technology company. The legal battle started after Khan blocked a £50 million deal between Palantir and the Metropolitan Police, leading Palantir to sue his office.Key Facts
- Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million deal between Palantir and the Metropolitan Police in May.
- Palantir develops artificial intelligence (AI) technology and works with the Israeli military and the Trump administration.
- Palantir is suing Khan’s office over the blocked police contract.
- Khan and others from the Mayor’s office, including Sarah Brown, will have their digital communications checked in the legal case.
- The legal search includes text messages, emails, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Teams chats if available.
- The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime said the police only seriously considered Palantir for the deal, breaching procurement rules.
- Palantir accused Khan of putting politics ahead of public safety after the deal was blocked.
- The exact time period for the communication search is still being decided, and Mopac wants access to Palantir’s internal documents on the deal.
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