Data Privacy
Hackney residents are raising data privacy concerns over Homerton Healthcare's digital strategy and its potential use of Palantir's Federated Data Platform.
Hackney residents and a local coalition voiced concerns in September 2026 regarding data privacy implications of Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's digital strategy. At an Adults Health and Integration Scrutiny Commission meeting, representatives from the Hackney Coalition Against Palantir questioned the potential use of Palantir Technology's Federated Data Platform.
The coalition's representatives, George Burnett and Pauline Moon, cited Palantir's ethical track record, including its involvement with immigration enforcement and military operations, as a reason for their reservations. There are no upcoming council meetings currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Data privacy concerns relate to the right of individuals to control how their personal information is collected, used, and shared, ensuring protection from unauthorised access or disclosure. Councils discuss this topic in relation to new technologies and data handling practices.
Key facts
- Hackney residents and a coalition voiced data privacy concerns in September 2026. Source
- Concerns were raised over Homerton Healthcare's digital strategy and Palantir's Federated Data Platform. Source
- The Hackney Coalition Against Palantir cited Palantir's ethical track record. Source
- George Burnett and Pauline Moon represented the Hackney Coalition Against Palantir. Source
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