The UK health innovation minister, James Frith, tells MPs that public mistrust of Palantir is contributing to a rise in NHS patients formally opting out of data sharing. He says the lack of confidence is making some people less willing to let their medical records be used for research and related purposes.
Both outlets report that the minister points to new figures showing a substantial increase in opt-outs. The Next Web says opt-outs have grown by roughly 60,000 over four months, while The Guardian reports that “tens of thousands” of patients have withdrawn their data from use in research projects. Frith’s comments frame the issue as a potential impact on the willingness of patients to participate in NHS data sharing.
The coverage aligns on what is being claimed—rising opt-outs and the minister’s concern about mistrust connected to Palantir’s role. However, the outlets differ in emphasis: The Next Web highlights the scale and the opt-out growth over a specific four-month period, while The Guardian foregrounds the potential effect on NHS research and patient willingness to share data.
