Spain blacklists Palantir from state-controlled public and private companies
July 2, 2026
The Spanish government has instructed SEPI-overseen entities, including Telefónica and Indra, to cease contracting with Palantir. The directive addresses national security concerns regarding the potential misuse of classified data by the US-based firm.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderYou should consider regional data sovereignty requirements when expanding into EU markets.
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policyThis sets a precedent for state-level restrictions on US data analytics providers.