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SSA Data Chief Resigns Over Whistleblower Complaint
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- Chuck Borges, the SSA's chief data officer, resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint regarding sensitive data mishandling.
- He claims the SSA uploaded sensitive data to an unsecured cloud server, increasing breach risks.
- SSA spokesperson Nick Perrine asserted that data is stored securely.
- Borges' complaint highlights systemic violations and unauthorized access by SSA personnel.