FOI 212/25 Palantir tech

Enquiry Reference:  212- 25                                                                         

I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.

I’m seeking copies of any and all of the following documents in relation to your organisation’s use of services provided by Palantir Technologies UK Ltd.

A list of current and past contracts, with start and end dates (where applicable) Any and all Data Processing Arrangements Any and all Data Sharing Agreements Any and all Data Protection Impact Assessments

I note that many UK police forces have previously declined to confirm or deny the existence of information relating to Palantir. However, police forces including Bedfordshire and Leicestershire have since publicly confirmed using the company’s services, setting a precedent for disclosure.

Additionally, Palantir is a well-known provider of products that rely on artificial intelligence. The NPCC’s Covenant for Using Artificial Intelligence in Policing, endorsed by all UK police forces, states that “all use of AI will be subject to ‘Maximum Transparency by Default’”.

Answer

No Information Held

The Cleveland Police response to your request is unique and it should be noted that Police Forces do not use generic systems or identical procedures to capture and record data therefore responses from Cleveland Police should not be used as a comparison with any other force response you receive.

If you are not satisfied with this response or any actions taken in dealing with your request, you have the right to request an independent internal review of your case under our review procedure. The Freedom of Information Code of Practice (see below link) states that a request for internal review should be made within 20 working days of the date on this response or 40 working days if extenuating circumstances to account for the delay can be evidenced. Public authorities are not obliged to accept internal reviews after this date.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/freedom-of-information-code-of-practice

Yours sincerely

Information Rights Decision Maker