The 1974 Privacy Act: A Potential Roadblock for DOGE
- The 1974 Privacy Act limits the government's ability to collect, share, or use personal data.
- DOGE is accessing federal systems and collecting data on millions of Americans.
- At least eight lawsuits have been filed against DOGE using the Privacy Act as the basis.
- The lawsuits argue that DOGE's actions are a violation of the Privacy Act.
- If successful, the lawsuits could stop DOGE's efforts to collect sensitive data.
The 1974 Privacy Act was established after the Watergate scandal to limit the government's ability to abuse its power and access personal data. Now, the act is being used to fight against DOGE's efforts to collect sensitive federal data. DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has been accessing federal systems and collecting data on millions of Americans. The Privacy Act is being used as the basis for at least eight lawsuits against DOGE, with plaintiffs arguing that the organization's actions are a violation of the act. The lawsuits are ongoing, and it is unclear how they will be resolved. However, if successful, they could potentially stop DOGE's efforts to collect sensitive data and limit the government's ability to access personal information.