Palantir to be granted ‘unlimited access’ to NHS patient data

The NHS is reportedly preparing to grant staff from Palantir and associated consultancy firms administrative access to the National Data Integration Tenant, allowing them to view identifiable patient data. This shift from previous protocols, which required specific, case-by-case authorization, has been attributed to the inconvenience of existing application processes for external workers. While NHS officials emphasize that security measures and audits remain in place, internal briefing documents acknowledge potential risks to public confidence. Cybersecurity experts have expressed concern, warning that such broad access could significantly increase the risk of a major data breach.

(Source：Digital Health)