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UK Considers Ending £330M Palantir NHS Contract Amid Privacy Concerns

3/31/2026

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The UK government is considering activating a break clause in its £330 million contract with Palantir Technologies for the NHS Federated Data Platform.
Concerns over data privacy and Palantir's ties to controversial figures have prompted scrutiny from the British Medical Association and Ed Davey.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged ethical concerns but said Palantir does not access patient data.
The contract decision could influence future public-private partnerships in healthcare.

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The UK government is considering activating a break clause in its £330 million contract with Palantir Technologies for the NHS Federated Data Platform.
Concerns over data privacy and Palantir's ties to controversial figures have prompted scrutiny from the British Medical Association and Ed Davey.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged ethical concerns but said Palantir does not access patient data.
The contract decision could influence future public-private partnerships in healthcare.