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‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister

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Health innovation minister James Frith warns that mistrust of Palantir could make patients less willing to share data with the NHS, after new figures showed tens of thousands of patients have withdrawn their data from research use.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Robert Booth UK technology editor
‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister
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James Frith warns patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise in opt-outs

Concern is being raised about Palantir’s work with the NHS as new figures showed tens of thousands of patients have withdrawn their data from use in research projects.

James Frith, the health innovation minister, said he was worried about “mistrust” of the US defence and health tech company and “the impact it could have on people’s willingness to share data with the NHS”.

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  • James Frith warns mistrust of Palantir could make patients less willing to share data with the NHS
  • New figures show tens of thousands of patients have withdrawn consent for use of their data in research projects
  • Concerns centre on the US defence and health tech company’s role in NHS data work

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