A group of labor unions has filed a motion for an emergency order in federal court to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans. The unions are concerned about the potential risks posed by DOGE’s access to vast personal data held by the Social Security Administration. Former senior official Tiffany Flick has warned that DOGE’s actions could threaten the security of Americans’ data. The unions and retiree group behind the lawsuit are questioning the scope and purpose of DOGE’s access to this data, with lawyer Karianne Jones arguing that DOGE’s actions are intrusive and lack transparency.
The Social Security Administration has not yet responded to the lawsuit, which was filed last month. DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts under the Trump administration have led to numerous lawsuits and concerns about potential impacts on benefits for recipients. The Trump administration claims that DOGE’s actions are aimed at eliminating waste and fraud in government, but critics argue that the agency’s actions are overreaching and lack accountability.
Most recently, a federal judge in Washington refused to block DOGE employees from accessing Treasury systems containing sensitive personal data, citing privacy concerns. DOGE is still subject to limitations imposed by a court order in New York, and a February agreement with the IRS states that a DOGE employee would have restricted access to IRS systems.Overall, the unions are seeking to protect Americans’ privacy and data security from potential risks posed by DOGE’s actions.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
