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Trump's Data Sharing Order Fuels Surveillance Concerns

5/30/2025

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In March, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing federal data sharing, igniting fears of increased surveillance. The administration's partnership with Palantir, a data analysis firm, has grown significantly, with over $113 million in contracts since Trump took office. Palantir is now negotiating technology deals with the Social Security Administration and IRS.

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In March, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing federal data sharing, igniting fears of increased surveillance. The administration's partnership with Palantir, a data analysis firm, has grown significantly, with over $113 million in contracts since Trump took office. Palantir is now negotiating technology deals with the Social Security Administration and IRS.