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NHS workers are being gagged from criticising the Palantir contract 🤐

We can't duck the hard truths that embedding US Big Tech in UK public services carries risks of outside political interference and waste from vendor lock-in.

The alternative is here: Digital Sovereignty with open source tech.

https://novaramedia.com/2026/04/14/nhs-staff-told-stop-criticising-palantir-or-lose-your-job/

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NHS Staff Told ‘Stop Criticising Palantir or Lose Your Job’

NHS staff have been told they might lose their jobs if they criticise NHS England’s controversial £330m contract with IDF-contractor Palantir.

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Digital Sovereignty is the ability to have control over our digital infrastructure, data and technology.

That's means giving companies like Palantir the boot and investing in open source systems.

It'll make us more competitive and innovative, reduce costs and enhance security.

Read more ⬇️

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/new-report-uk-needs-digital-sovereignty-strategy-to-address-threats-from-reliance-on-big-tech/

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New report: UK needs digital sovereignty strategy to address threats from reliance on big tech

The UK’s over-reliance on a small number of tech giants for its digital infrastructure is a matter of national security that must be urgently addressed, warns a new report by Open Rights Group.

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