Over 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data

More than 44,000 people have formally requested that NHS England block the Palantir-powered Federated Data Platform (FDP) from processing their personal medical information. The coordinated campaign, supported by groups like Amnesty International and Just Treatment, leverages UK GDPR rights to object to data usage. Critics cite concerns over Palantir’s past contracts with the Israeli military and US immigration authorities, arguing these associations undermine public trust in the NHS. While the government faces pressure to invoke a break clause in the £330 million contract, NHS England maintains that it retains full control over the data and that the platform is essential for reducing waiting lists and improving patient outcomes. The legal objections force the NHS to justify the continued use of this data under current privacy regulations, marking a significant challenge to the integration of private AI technology within the national healthcare infrastructure.