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Palantir Bows Out of Controversial U.K. Digital ID Plan

10/6/2025

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Palantir Technologies Inc. opted out of the U.K. digital ID scheme due to concerns about public support and misuse.
U.K. chief Louis Mosley doubts the program's necessity and notes existing technical challenges.
Over 2.7 million people petitioned against the digital ID initiative.
The government will consult before proposing digital ID legislation; Palantir faces security scrutiny.

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Story summary

Palantir Technologies Inc. opted out of the U.K. digital ID scheme due to concerns about public support and misuse.
U.K. chief Louis Mosley doubts the program's necessity and notes existing technical challenges.
Over 2.7 million people petitioned against the digital ID initiative.
The government will consult before proposing digital ID legislation; Palantir faces security scrutiny.