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The Single English County Saying No to Palantir
Friday, August 21, 2026
Greater Manchester officials stated they would not participate in a nationwide health care data-sharing agreement with Palantir Technologies. The region's leadership indicated they believe local management of health data systems would be more effective than the centralized approach. Greater Manchester is the only English local authority to formally opt out of the contract, according to reporting on the arrangement.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/the-single-english-county-saying-no-to-palantir/
