Say No to Palantir in Europe (action.wemove.eu)

Article summary

A petition is calling on European governments to stop signing new contracts with Palantir, a US-based data analytics company, and to review and phase out existing contracts. The petition cites concerns over Palantir's involvement in human rights abuses and mass surveillance. The company has been working with governments across Europe, including the UK, Germany, and France, to track suspects and analyze healthcare data. The petition argues that Europe should invest in transparent and publicly accountable alternatives to Palantir.

Main themes

• Palantir in Europe
• Mass surveillance
• Data privacy
• European digital sovereignty
• Human rights abuses
• US-Europe relations

What commenters say

• Europe can regulate Palantir's activities and should do so to protect its citizens' data and rights.
• Palantir's involvement in human rights abuses and mass surveillance in other countries is a valid reason to oppose its expansion in Europe.
• The focus on Palantir is misguided, as other US tech companies are also involved in similar activities and should be held to the same standards.
• Europe needs to develop its own alternatives to Palantir and reduce its dependence on US-based companies.
• The UK's decision to terminate Palantir contracts when they come up for renewal is a step in the right direction.
• Palantir's software runs on clouds provided by other US companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, which also raises concerns about data privacy and sovereignty.
• The petition's focus on US-centric issues, such as ICE and Trump's war with Iran, is not relevant to the discussion of Palantir's activities in Europe.
• Trying to stop Palantir's expansion in Europe is a worthwhile effort, even if it's not possible to stop all similar companies or activities.