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Whistleblower Alleges Major Security Breach of Social Security Data

8/27/2025

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A whistleblower alleges Trump officials transferred Social Security data of over 300 million Americans to a private server, risking identity theft.
The complaint cites legal violations and insufficient security at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Internal warnings indicated severe risks from unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The SSA asserts that its data is secure and monitored appropriately.

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Story summary

A whistleblower alleges Trump officials transferred Social Security data of over 300 million Americans to a private server, risking identity theft.
The complaint cites legal violations and insufficient security at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Internal warnings indicated severe risks from unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The SSA asserts that its data is secure and monitored appropriately.