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UK reviews NHS contract with Palantir over data security fears

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The UK government is reviewing its National Health Service (NHS) contract with Palantir, a US software firm, due to data security concerns. A parliamentary committee report labeled Palantir's growing role in the UK public sector as an "unacceptable point of weakness." The review will determine if the £330 million contract, initially set to run until 2027, will be terminated early, with lawmakers citing worries over sensitive patient data access and Palantir's ties to US defense and immigration enforcement. AI

IMPACT Potential shift in government data handling policies and scrutiny of AI vendors in public sector contracts.

RANK_REASON Government review of a major contract with an AI-adjacent company due to policy and security concerns. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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UK reviews NHS contract with Palantir over data security fears

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    The UK will review its NHS contract with US software firm Palantir

    The UK is reviewing its National Health Service partnership with Palantir to decide if it will end the contract early.

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