Palantir Cashes In on UK's COVID-19 Response: A Data-Driven Controversy
2025-03-25
US data analytics firm Palantir profited handsomely from the UK's COVID-19 response, securing multi-million pound contracts despite legal challenges. Initially awarded a nominal contract for COVID-19 data storage, Palantir's agreements rapidly escalated. Now, they advocate for a government-wide "common operating system" for data management, raising concerns about procurement processes and Palantir's close ties to UK government agencies. The company's leveraging of a public health crisis for profit remains a point of contention.