Doctors' union may yet save the NHS from Palantir

7 hours ago

Doctors' union (BMA) opposes NHS's use of Palantir's software, advocating for OpenSAFELY, a privacy-preserving British alternative.
OpenSAFELY, developed by Ben Goldacre, is a Trusted Research Environment (TRE) that enables secure, privacy-preserving medical research without direct access to patient data.
Palantir secured NHS contracts through aggressive lobbying and acquisitions, despite its controversial reputation and ties to Trump's administration.
The BMA's opposition highlights concerns over privacy, technological sovereignty, and the NHS's long-term trust.
OpenSAFELY's success during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated its effectiveness, making it a preferred alternative to Palantir's proprietary solutions.

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