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The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has warned that Palantir’s growing role in the UK public sector represents an “unacceptable point of weakness”. The committee said the company was the most concerning example of dependence on a small number of major technology providers.
MPs urged the Government to exercise the 2027 break clause in the NHS Federated Data Platform contract with Palantir and either develop an in-house replacement or seek an alternative UK provider. The report also raised concerns about wider reliance on Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
The committee called for a clearer definition of technological sovereignty, a strategy to reduce supplier lock-in and stronger leadership for digital transformation across Government. It also warned that proceeding with digital ID would be irresponsible unless data hygiene and public trust were improved.