The role of IT company Atos as a technology provider and official sponsor was criticised by disability rights groups, due to its contract with Britain's Department for Work and Pensions to perform assessments to determine eligibility for disability benefits.
The role of IT company Atos as a technology provider and official sponsor of the Paralympics was criticised by disability rights groups due to its role in a controversial government program. Atos'healthcare division holds a contract with Britain's Department for Work and Pensions to perform assessments on workers to determine their eligibility for disability benefits.