Author: Eerke Boiten, Professor of Cybersecurity, Head of School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University

Palantir and the NHS – 10 things you need to know

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Who has access? DC Studio/Shutterstock.com Palantir, a US data analytics company backed in its early years by In-Q-Tel, now plays a central role in the NHS’s £330 million Federated Data Platform. Supporters say it could improve planning and efficiency, while critics have raised questions about governance, transparency and trust. Here’s what you need to know. […]

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Porn websites now require age verification in the UK – the privacy and security risks are numerous

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As of July 25 2025, people in the UK accessing web services with pornographic content will have to prove they are over 18 years of age. This development has been in the works for a while. It was proposed in 2014 by the video-on-demand regulator, and legislated for introduction in 2019 through the British Board […]

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