Palantir has rolled out a new software platform called ELITE, designed specifically for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and track individuals seeking entry into the country. According to investigative reporting, the agency failed to release a mandatory privacy impact assessment, raising concerns about oversight and the protection of civil liberties. The piece also reveals that ICE granted newly hired staff access to the sensitive system before completing standard background checks, highlighting potential lapses in security protocols. The story underscores the broader debate over private‑sector involvement in immigration enforcement and the transparency of government surveillance tools.
Palantir created ELITE, a powerful new app for ICE to target immigrants. The feds never published a legally required privacy assessment for it. The post ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on Palantir App Before They Passed Background Checks appeared first on The Intercept.
