More than 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data
Summary
More than 44,000 people have legally objected to the NHS sharing their health data with a new platform that uses Palantir’s software. The platform, called the Federated Data Platform (FDP), uses AI to help manage health information but faces criticism because of Palantir’s other work and concerns about data privacy.Key Facts
- Over 44,000 legal objections have been filed against sharing NHS data with the Palantir-run FDP.
- The FDP is a national platform that connects health data across the NHS to improve care and reduce delays.
- The government has a £330 million deal with Palantir for this platform, active until 2027.
- Campaigners are concerned about Palantir’s links to military and immigration actions outside the UK.
- NHS England must stop using the data unless it shows strong reasons to continue after the objections.
- Palantir claims their software helps reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes.
- Amnesty International and other groups have protested Palantir’s involvement, citing human rights concerns.
- The objections rely on UK data protection laws, stating Palantir’s involvement lowers trust in data privacy.
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