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Rep. Connolly Demands Investigation into Musk's Data Practices

4/19/2025

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Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) is calling for an investigation into Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing alarming concerns over the centralization of sensitive personal data from various federal agencies. With potential privacy violations and security threats looming, experts warn that this could transform aggregated data into a perilous weapon in the wrong hands.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) is calling for an investigation into Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing alarming concerns over the centralization of sensitive personal data from various federal agencies. With potential privacy violations and security threats looming, experts warn that this could transform aggregated data into a perilous weapon in the wrong hands.