WFP Set to Renew Palantir Contract Amid Internal Privacy Concerns

POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is in the final stages of renewing its contract with US-based data software company Palantir for another five years,...

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August 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is in the final stages of renewing its contract with US-based data software company Palantir for another five years, despite internal privacy concerns highlighted in a leaked audit.

The audit, which came to light through PassBlue and FRANCE 24, reveals the UN’s apprehensions about allowing Palantir to handle data for the world’s largest humanitarian supply chain. Key privacy concerns were raised, yet the WFP appears committed to the renewal.

The leaked document, dated 2025, underscores the UN’s misgivings regarding Palantir’s data processing capabilities. Despite these concerns, the WFP hasn’t publicly commented on the specifics of the audit or the rationale behind its decision to proceed with the contract renewal.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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