Elon Musk's DOGE Sued Under Privacy Act
- At least eight lawsuits have been filed against the Trump administration over DOGE's access to sensitive federal data
- The lawsuits allege that DOGE's actions violate the Privacy Act of 1974
- DOGE has accessed sensitive data from various federal agencies, including OPM, Treasury, and Education
- The Trump administration argues that DOGE employees need access to this data to eliminate wasteful spending
- Critics argue that giving DOGE access to sensitive data constitutes a major privacy breach
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been accessing sensitive data from various federal agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Education. This has raised concerns about privacy and led to multiple lawsuits being filed against the Trump administration. The lawsuits allege that DOGE's actions violate the Privacy Act of 1974, which limits how the federal government can collect, use, and share information about US citizens. The Act requires agencies to limit information collection, publish lists of records databases, and protect data from hackers. The Trump administration argues that DOGE employees need access to this data to eliminate wasteful spending and shutter programs that conflict with President Trump's agenda. However, critics argue that giving DOGE access to sensitive data constitutes a major privacy breach.