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Palantir's 'unlimited access' to patient data — we examine the US tech giant's controversial £330 million contract with the NHS

TechRadar reports a £330 million Palantir contract with the NHS governing the Federated Data Platform.
Critics fear 'unlimited access' to identifiable patient data could threaten privacy and civil liberties.
Palantir says its platform includes guardrails to enforce purpose-based access and data sharing controls.
UK officials say FDP improved data flow, while critics cite slowdowns and privacy worries.
The contract classifies Palantir as a 'data processor' with restrictions on data use.
Open letters and petitions call for ending or reassessing Palantir's NHS involvement.
Defense of privacy emphasizes guardrails and explicit data protection measures.
Critics warn of broader privacy concerns tied to CLOUD Act and FISA implications.
NHS data-sharing and privacy protections are debated amid concerns about potential data use for immigration enforcement.
NHS staff and privacy advocates call for stronger protections and critical scrutiny of data handling.

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