Former Conservative attorney-general suggests Palantir could sue Sadiq Khan over blocked £50m Met police deal
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Summary
Former Conservative attorney-general Michael Ellis KC has suggested that US tech company Palantir could sue London mayor Sadiq Khan for blocking a £50m deal between Palantir and the Metropolitan Police. Khan's office exercised a break clause to halt the contract over concerns about allowing the controversial AI firm access to sensitive police data. The article reports on the political backlash and legal threats following Khan's decision to prioritize data privacy and public accountability over the deal.
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The talks sparked fears within both the public and the force itself over allowing the US company access to sensitive data.
Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) exercised a break clause to block the deal.
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