A recent undercover investigation by the anti-racism organization Hope Not Hate has revealed that fringe researchers promoting controversial theories linking intelligence to race have allegedly accessed sensitive health data from the UK Biobank, which is derived from the contributions of half a million British volunteers. The recordings highlight discussions among members of a "race science" network, some of whom have been barred from accessing the Biobank for being deemed "not bona fide" academics. Despite this, the footage suggests they may have found ways to bypass the institution's security measures, with one member admitting they acquired data they were "not meant to have."
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