NHS contract with Palantir
Lambeth Council has rejected a proposed NHS contract with Palantir due to data privacy and ethical concerns.
Lambeth Council rejected a proposed contract for the use of Palantir's technology within the National Health Service on October 14, 2026. This decision followed a debate on a motion brought forward by the Green Group.
The motion, which was carried unanimously after amendments, cited significant concerns over patient data privacy and the company's links to military and intelligence sectors, including its partnership with Israel's Ministry of Defence.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council rejected the NHS contract with Palantir on October 14, 2026. Source
- The decision cited concerns over patient data privacy and Palantir's links to military and intelligence sectors. Source
- The motion was carried unanimously after amendments from Labour and Liberal Democrat groups. Source
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