Why Do UK MPs Consider NHS’ Data Sharing With Palintir A Danger To UK Health Data?

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UK MPs and patient groups have criticised NHS England after reports said Palantir staff gained access to identifiable patient records on the NHS Federated Data Platform before datasets were pseudonymised. Palantir holds a £330m contract to help build the FDP, which consolidates NHS datasets and supports AI-driven analysis, raising concerns about contractor access and public trust. NHS England and Palantir say strict approvals, audits, and granular access controls prevent misuse, while critics demand greater transparency, UK oversight, and data sovereignty. Experts warn that preserving public confidence in NHS digital systems requires clearer boundaries on who can view patient data and stronger governance built into projects from the start.

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