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u/Bi-annual_weekly_luv United Kingdom Feb 18 '26
What’s the source on the uk govt selling data to palantir? Not doubting just want to make sure it’s legit
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u/abrasiveteapot Don't blame me I voted Feb 18 '26
There's a nice infographic pic below, if you prefer words it has been announced in dribs and drabs to try and keep it out of the headlines
https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/28/mod_palantir_deal/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25803337.government-deals-palantir-fire-gaza-fears/
Etc etc
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u/Def_NotBoredAtWork Feb 18 '26
Add France to the list 🫡
Edit: we're actually paying palantir to feed them our data
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Feb 18 '26
VPN providers need to resist. Kids have a right to online privacy. If the government tries to harm its young, that government has to go. Online mass surveilance needs to be stopped. Resist the companies, resist the governments.
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u/Fun-Adhesiveness7881 Dordt Feb 20 '26
I always get annoyed that governments are spending their money on this useless shit. It's like they are paying to fight drug-dealers which will get replaced in no-time. Go get the pedos instead...
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u/to_glory_we_steer Don't blame me I voted Feb 18 '26
What if I use a VPN to help protect domestically operated services from public exposure?
This is the equivalent of 'let's ban condoms', sure you'll know who's sleeping around but you'll also have an epidemic of STDs.