The Government of Spain prohibits public companies from contracting with Palantir
The Government of Spain has made an important decision regarding technological security in the public sector. Authorities have ordered all state-owned companies to stop contracting the services of Palantir Technologies, a well-known American company specializing in artificial intelligence and data analysis.
This measure responds to concerns regarding the management of sensitive information. Palantir, founded by entrepreneur Peter Thiel, is famous for its advanced data processing tools, which are routinely used by intelligence and defense agencies around the world. However, the use of these technologies in Spanish public projects has raised doubts about privacy and data sovereignty.
The Executive branch seeks to protect national security by preventing the State's strategic data from being managed by external platforms that could be subject to foreign regulations. This decision marks a shift in the country's technology procurement strategy, prioritizing direct control over critical information.
For the time being, public companies must review their current contracts to comply with this new directive. The Government has not detailed whether this prohibition will affect other similar providers in the future, but the message is clear: the protection of sensitive data is an absolute priority for the Spanish administration.