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Nicola Byrne
Coverage of Nicola Byrne in the Nexus archive.
- The Guardian view on NHS records: patients are not raw material for big tech | Editorial
The Guardian criticizes NHS England's contract with Palantir, which grants engineers 'unlimited access' to identifiable patient data, violating medical confidentiality. The £330m deal allegedly allows private companies access to sensitive medical information without patient consent, risking public trust.
- UK government adviser urges clarity on Palantir access to NHS patient data
UK government adviser Nicola Byrne has called for clarity regarding Palantir's access to NHS patient data, following a Financial Times report that the NHS agreed to a new 'admin' role for external staff.