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Rep. Connolly Warns: Musk's DOGE Threatens Privacy Laws

4/19/2025

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Connolly Warns Privacy

Rep. Gerry Connolly sounded the alarm over Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), warning it may breach privacy laws by compiling sensitive data from various federal agencies. The potential for unauthorized access and cybersecurity threats raises serious concerns about the misuse of personal information, igniting demands for thorough investigations into DOGE's operations.

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Judge Halts DOGE Access

A federal judge in Maryland has put a stop to the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) attempts to access sensitive Social Security Administration data, citing serious privacy law breaches. This decision comes amid ongoing lawsuits against DOGE, highlighting the urgent need for responsible data management. Another judge has also permitted continued legal scrutiny of DOGE's actions across federal agencies.

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Connolly Warns Privacy

Rep. Gerry Connolly sounded the alarm over Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), warning it may breach privacy laws by compiling sensitive data from various federal agencies. The potential for unauthorized access and cybersecurity threats raises serious concerns about the misuse of personal information, igniting demands for thorough investigations into DOGE's operations.

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