NHS executive lobbied data watchdog to rewrite criticism before Palantir deal

An NHS executive reportedly lobbied the data watchdog to alter negative feedback before a contract was awarded to US tech firm Palantir for building the Federated Data Platform. The deal, which stirred controversy, was finalized three months after the lobbying efforts. This situation highlights the potential conflicts of interest and the scrutiny faced by public health services in securing tech partnerships, raising questions about transparency and the evaluation process. For more details, check out the full article in the Financial Times.