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NHS to provide Palantir with extensive patient data access
The NHS has decided to grant Palantir contractors unlimited access to identifiable patient data. This decision is part of a project aimed at creating an integrated platform. (sources: theguardian, reuters)
ModernAction Briefing
Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the implications of granting Palantir access to sensitive patient information. They describe the decision as potentially dangerous.
- The NHS will allow Palantir contractors unlimited access to identifiable patient data.
- This access is part of a project to develop an integrated platform.
- MPs have expressed concerns about the risks associated with this decision.
Why it matters
The decision raises questions about data privacy and the handling of sensitive health information.
Action context
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