NHS trusts reject Palantir patient data tech
The gist
At least 16 English NHS trusts say they do not use Palantir's patient data platform, per FOI responses.
The £330m seven-year deal faces a decision on whether to use its break clause.
How it unfolded
- 2023A consortium led by Palantir signed a seven-year contract worth up to £330 million to develop NHS England's Federated Data Platform.
- Mar 2024The £330m Federated Data Platform was introduced as part of the seven-year NHS-Palantir deal.
- Sep 2025Palantir's UK role expanded when the Ministry of Defence announced a strategic partnership on artificial intelligence and military decision-making, alongside plans for up to £1.5 billion of investment in Britain.