"It is the view of the BMA that doctors working in the NHS can no longer provide the tacit endorsement that using a product implies and must immediately take steps to explore refusing any non-direct care usage of Palantir's Federated Data Platform, with a view to moving away from the platform entirely in time, when a suitable alternative can be put in place."
"Palantir software is helping to deliver better public services in the UK. That includes delivering more NHS operations, helping Royal Navy ships to stay at sea for longer, and helping the police to tackle domestic violence."
The British Medical Association recommends NHS doctors cease non-clinical use of Palantir's Federated Data Platform and transition to alternatives when available. The recommendation follows allegations that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement used Palantir's Immigration OS to process and link formerly separate datasets, including medical records. Palantir states its software helps deliver public services such as increasing NHS operations, extending Royal Navy deployments, and assisting police work on domestic violence. Palantir received large pandemic contracts, including an initial nominal agreement and later a competitive £330 million FDP contract. NHS England says the tender was fair and open.
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