Tom Watson joins Palantir as adviser amid NHS data privacy concerns

Labour peer Tom Watson has joined Palantir as a paid adviser. The company has a £330 million contract with the NHS to develop a data system, which raised concerns about patient privacy last year. Watson, known for advocating privacy rights, will serve on Palantir's public services advisory board. He has not disclosed his earnings or whether he will seek more government contracts. Palantir, linked to U.S. intelligence, has faced criticism for its handling of sensitive data. Watson has defended its role in improving healthcare data integration for better patient care.