Federated Data Platform
Coverage of Federated Data Platform in the Nexus archive.
- Palantir tool has not cut hospital discharge delays, study says
A study found that Palantir's tool has not reduced hospital discharge delays. The findings may increase demands for an audit of NHS England's claims regarding the Federated Data Platform.
- UK lawmakers call on government to ditch Palantir NHS contract
UK lawmakers urge the government to terminate Palantir's NHS contract, citing risks of vendor lock-in and over-reliance on a US-based tech firm in critical public sectors like healthcare and national security. The Science Innovation and Technology Committee recommended using a 2027 break clause to replace the £330 million Federated Data Platform contract with alternatives from UK-owned providers.
- NHS England confirms: Palantir staff can access patient data
NHS England has confirmed that Palantir staff can access patient data following a change in policy, which may risk loss of public confidence in safeguarding patient data. The Federated Data Platform is designed to improve data sharing across the NHS in England. Palantir provides the technology for the platform under a £330 million contract.