DOGE Affiliates Access Personal Data Without Need-to-Know Exception
The US government has been found to have violated privacy laws by granting broad access to sensitive personal data of federal employees, including Social Security numbers and home addresses, without a legitimate need-to-know exception. The judge's ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting individual privacy in administrative settings. This decision highlights the need for transparency and accountability in government agencies' handling of sensitive information.
- The lack of clear explanations from the Trump administration for why DOGE affiliates require such extensive access to personal records raises questions about the effective oversight and management of these systems.
- How will this ruling impact the broader efforts to address issues of data protection and privacy in federal agencies, particularly those involved in student loan programs?