Documents Related To Correspondence Between Palantir Technologies And The Agency Since May 2020 (lex 89918). 3 Documents Released In Part. LEX 89918 Sections Of The Act : Sections 11c(1)(a), 22,…
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Documents Related To Correspondence Between Palantir Technologies And The Agency Since May 2020 (lex 89918). 3 Documents Released In Part. LEX 89918 Sections Of The Act : Sections 11c(1)(a), 22, 37(2)(b), 47(1)(b), 47c, 47e(d), And 47f(1) Exemptions : Sections 37(2)(b), 47(1)(b), 47c, 47e(d), And 47f(1)
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Services Australia released three documents, heavily redacted, concerning correspondence with Palantir Technologies between May 2020 and June 2022. The disclosure consists of internal service correspondence and meeting arrangements rather than operational procedures or policy guidance. The documents reveal that Services Australia organised demonstrations and meetings with Palantir representatives in November 2021 and June 2022, with references to discussions about potential proof-of-concept work. A June 2022 email mentions meetings with Craig Palmer's team and anticipated follow-up regarding "potential PoC" input. Extensive redactions under sections 47F(1), 47E(d), 47C, 47(1)(b), and 37(2)(b) obscure most substantive details about the nature of Palantir's proposed engagement, specific operational areas under consideration, and any measurable impacts or outcomes from these interactions.
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FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 1 of 17 From: s 47F(1) on behalf of s 47F(1) To: s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) Cc: s 47F(1) Subject: FW: Palantir Demonstration [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] ---Original Appointment--- From: s 47F(1) Sent: Monday, 25 October 2021 8:03 PM To: s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) s 47F(1) s 47F(1) s 47F(1) s 47F(1) s 47E(d) s 47F(1) s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) Cc: s 47F(1) Subject: Palantir Demonstration [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] When: Wednesday, 3 November 2021 12:30 PM-1:30 PM (UTC+09:30) Adelaide. Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting **Updated time and date - Wednesday 3rd Nov 21 CBR/NSW - 1pm AEDT ADL - 12:30pm ACDT QLD - 12:00pm AEST Good morning all, s 47F(1) and s 47F(1) from Palantir will be joining us for a 1 hour presentation on Wednesday 3rd November. I've adjusted the time and date to suit most calendars, hope you can make it. Thanks, *47F(1) s 22 (Out of scope) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 2 of 17 From: s 47F(1) on behalf of s 47F(1) To: s 47F(1) ;s 47F(1) s 47F(1) ;s 47F(1) ;s 47F(1) ;s 47F(1) ;s 47F(1) 11C(1)(a) s 47F(1) ;s 47F(1) s 47F(1) s 47F(1) Cc: s 47F(1) Subject: FW: Palantir Demonstration [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] s 22 (Duplicate) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 3 of 17 s 22 (Out of scope) From: s 47F(1) Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2022 5:20 PM To: Thorne, Sherree ; s 47F(1) Cc: s 47F(1) ; s 47F(1) Subject: RE: Palantir Meeting [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] Hi Sherree and s 47F(1) Really nice to meet you both this morning. We met with Craig Palmer this afternoon and received a good overview of the work his team are doing. s 47E(d) As a heads up, Craig mentioned he will likely touch base with you both to understand the potential PoC and provide some input. In the meantime, we will wait by the phone 😊 Cheers, s 47F(1) M: s 47F(1) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 4 of 17 ---Original Appointment--- From: Thorne, Sherree s 47F(1) @servicesaustralia.gov.au> Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 8:14 AM To: Thorne, Sherree; s 47F(1) Cc: s 47F(1) s 47F(1) Subject: Palantir Meeting [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] When: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 10:30 AM-11:30 AM (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney. Where: Services Australia - s 47F(1) (Teams available if unable to attend in person) CAUTION: This email originates from an external party (outside of Palantir). If you believe this message is suspicious in nature, please use the "Report Phishing" button built into Outlook. Good Morning Meeting for SA and Palantir. s 47F(1) – when you arrive downstairs, please call me on s 47F(1) and we will come to reception to sign you in. Regards s 47F(1) Sherree Thorne, National Manager Phone s 47F(1) ICT Innovation and Design Branch Technology Strategy and Architecture Division SERVICES AUSTRALIA servicesaustralia.gov.au Follow us on facebook.com/ServicesAustralia Follow @ServicesGovAU on Twitter s 47F(1) *** # Microsoft Teams meeting s47E(d) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 5 of 17 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* IMPORTANT: This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient only and may contain information that is confidential, commercially valuable and/or subject to legal or parliamentary privilege. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any review, re-transmission, disclosure, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information is prohibited and may result in severe penalties. 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Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* s 22 (Out of scope) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 6 of 17 SERVICES AUSTRALIA s 22 (Out of scope) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 7 of 17 HL.BN Template Version 3.0 Page 2 of 12 SERVICES AUSTRALIA FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 8 of 17 HLBN s 22 (Out of scope) Template Version 3.0 Page 3 of 12 SERVICES AUSTRALIA FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 9 of 17 HLBN # Systems s 22 (Out of scope) Template Version 3.0 Page 4 of 12 SERVICES AUSTRALIA FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 10 of 17 HLÔN s 22 (Out of scope) | Palantir | Palantir Technologies | | --- | --- | s 47E(d), s 47C Template Version 3.0 Page 5 of 12 SERVICES AUSTRALIA FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 11 of 17 HLÐN s 47E(d), s 47C | | | | | --- | --- | --- | s 22 (Out of scope) Template Version 3.0 Page 6 of 12 SERVICES AUSTRALIA s 22 (Out of scope) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 12 of 17 FLBN Template Version 3.0 Page 7 of 12 SERVICES AUSTRALIA FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 13 of 17 HLÔN # System review s 22 (Out of scope) SERVICES AUSTRALIA s 22 (Out of scope) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 14 of 17 HLØN Template Version 3.0 Page 9 of 12 SERVICES AUSTRALIA FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 15 of 17 HLBN # Palantir (Palantir Technologies) Palantir Technologies offers advanced data integration and analytical platforms, notably Palantir Gotham and Palantir Foundry, which are designed to assist organisations in aggregating and analysing vast datasets to inform intelligence decision-making. These systems are widely used across various sectors including government agencies, financial institutions and healthcare organisations to address complex data challenges. s 47C, s 47E(d) This system is known to be used by AUSTRAC for managing their vast financial data holdings and is also known to be used by Australian intelligence agencies. s 47C, s 47E(d) s 22 (Out of scope) SERVICES AUSTRALIA s 22 (Out of scope) FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 16 of 17 HLØN # Conclusion s 22 (Out of scope) s 47C, s 47E(d) s 22 (Out of scope) Template Version 3.0 Page 11 of 12 FOI/LEX 89918 - Page 17 of 17 servicesaustralia.gov.au