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Social Security, DOGE Firestorm

DOGE put Social Security numbers and other data on a risky server, whistleblower alleges
The Department of Government Efficiency put Social Security numbers and other sensitive data on a vulnerable server, a new whistleblower complaint alleges.
Social Security Whistleblower Pushed Out Amid DOGE Firestorm
The Social Security Administration’s chief data officer, Charles Borges, has quit in what he terms an “involuntary resignation” after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) put Americans’ most sensitive information at risk.
Whistleblower claims DOGE compromised Social Security data of hundreds of millions of Americans
Members of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency exposed Social Security data of more than 300 million Americans, putting personal information at risk of being leaked or hacked into, according to a bombshell whistleblower report.
DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud server, says whistleblower
The Social Security Administration's chief data officer has publicly blown the whistle, alleging DOGE put hundreds of millions of Social Security records at risk of compromise.
Social Security official says DOGE compromised Americans’ data
Chief Data Officer Charles Borges said sensitive data was uploaded to a digital cloud, risking the security of critical personal information for more than 300 million people.
SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access
A whistleblower at SSA said DOGE officials uploaded Social Security’s entire dataset to a vulnerable cloud system, without security or oversight measures.
Social Security Whistleblower Quits, Cites 'Potentially Unlawful' Data Practices
Charles Borges, Social Security's chief data officer, says the agency retaliated against him for exposing sketchy handling of Americans' private information.
Social Security whistleblower who claimed DOGE uploaded 300 million people’s data to the cloud quits post
DOGE whistleblower Charles Borges wrote that new leadership in the technology and executive offices ‘created a culture of panic and dread’

Donald Trump Scores Major Legal Win in Accessing Sensitive Data of Millions

The Department of Government Efficiency has received a green light to mine sensitive data, sparking a fresh privacy fight.
The New York Times19d

Appeals Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data at Several Agencies

The decision cited a Supreme Court order in June granting DOGE analysts sweeping access to other data stored at the Social Security Administration.
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US court says Trump's DOGE team can access sensitive data

The court refused to block DOGE's access to the agencies' computer systems and data such as Social Security numbers and individuals' citizenship status pending the outcome of the case.
The Washington Post19d

Federal appeals court clears DOGE to access sensitive records at ...

A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit allowed Department of Government Efficiency access to data held by some federal agencies.
The Hill18d

Appeals Court rules DOGE can access sensitive federal data

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled in a 2-1 decision that unions looking to bar DOGE from accessing sensitive data at the Treasury Department, Office of Personnel Management and ...
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Senator Schumer to introduce new bill to ‘protect’ Social Security ...

In September, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce the Keep Billionaires out of Social Security Act, targeting President Trump’s DOGE cuts to the SSA, to help “reduce wait times ...