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SSA Chief Resigns, Alleges Data Security Failures

8/30/2025

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Charles Borges, chief data officer of the Social Security Administration, resigned due to a hostile work environment and data security concerns.
He filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE created a vulnerable copy of sensitive data for over 300 million Americans.
Borges reported a culture of fear within the agency, with ignored requests for transparency.
Former officials and advocacy groups have raised concerns about DOGE's access to sensitive records, prompting legal challenges.
The Supreme Court allowed DOGE to continue data reviews for fraud prevention and technology modernization.

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Story summary

Charles Borges, chief data officer of the Social Security Administration, resigned due to a hostile work environment and data security concerns.
He filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE created a vulnerable copy of sensitive data for over 300 million Americans.
Borges reported a culture of fear within the agency, with ignored requests for transparency.
Former officials and advocacy groups have raised concerns about DOGE's access to sensitive records, prompting legal challenges.
The Supreme Court allowed DOGE to continue data reviews for fraud prevention and technology modernization.