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General · 12 May 2026

MPs say Palantir access to NHS data is dangerous

MPs say Palantir access to NHS data is dangerous

Public fears about data privacy are growing after MPs warned Palantir's access to NHS patient data is dangerous. NHS England recently allowed the US tech firm and other contractors "unlimited access" to identifiable patient information before being made anonymous. The £330m contract decision was made despite internal fears of losing public confidence.

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