In a recent development, it has come to light that employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may have improperly accessed and shared Social Security data. The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed in a court filing that members of the DOGE team embedded at the Social Security Administration (SSA) used an unauthorized server to share sensitive data over a 10-day period.
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According to a report by Axios, the Trump administration has conceded that DOGE employees may have misused Social Security data, raising concerns about potential privacy breaches. The New York Times also reported that a court filing showed DOGE employees shared Social Security data, further highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
The DOJ filing indicates that DOGE staffers at the SSA may have violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political activities. ABC News reported on this aspect, shedding light on the potential legal implications of the data sharing.
Furthermore, a report by HuffPost emphasized that the Trump administration has admitted that DOGE may have mishandled Social Security data, underscoring the gravity of the situation. The Washington Post also covered the story, noting that the administration acknowledged DOGE’s access to personal Social Security data.
The Guardian delved deeper into the issue, revealing that DOGE employees signed a secret data-sharing agreement with a political advocacy group to probe voter rolls and potentially overturn election results. This revelation has raised concerns about the misuse of sensitive data for political purposes.
In response to these revelations, AARP has called for accountability, demanding that DOGE staffers be held responsible for sharing Social Security data and storing private information on an unauthorized server. The Hill reported on AARP’s stance, highlighting the need for transparency and data protection.
As the investigation into the mishandling of Social Security data by DOGE employees unfolds, it is essential to prioritize data privacy and security. The implications of such breaches can have far-reaching consequences, underscoring the importance of upholding ethical standards in handling sensitive information.
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