Viral TikTok Exposes Alleged Palantir Data Grab: No-Bid Contract Fuels Privacy Concerns

Palantir's Data Acquisition: A No-Bid Contract Raises Concerns On June 1st, 2025, a TikTok video went viral, alleging that Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Peter Thiel, received a large amount of US citizens' personal data from government agencies through a no-bid contract. The video's author, PrivateCitizenHQ, claims this was part of a broader scheme by Thiel to consolidate power. This claim is supported with several tweets and news articles. One tweet from @CapitolHunters states, "Exactly as predicted, now that DOGE has scraped all your personal data from government agencies, it is being given to Peter Thiel's Palantir." This tweet links to a New York Times article that confirms the no-bid contract but doesn't elaborate on how the decision was made. The video also highlights the role of a former Palantir employee, Greg Barbarcia, who was appointed as the US Federal Chief Information Officer shortly after Trump's inauguration. The video suggests this placement was strategic, giving Palantir access to federal data systems. The video further raises concerns about Carbine 911, another company linked to Thiel, describing it as "the software that collects every emergency call in the country." This raises questions about the extent of data collection and potential surveillance capabilities. While the video presents serious allegations, independent verification is needed to confirm the accuracy of all claims. The lack of official responses adds to the uncertainty surrounding the situation.