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Trump's New Efficiency Department Sparks Privacy Concerns

12/31/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in 2025 to establish the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The DOGE aims to reduce waste and fraud, but privacy advocates fear plans for full access to records and IT systems could increase surveillance.
Cody Venzke from the American Civil Liberties Union warns that consolidating federal data could threaten privacy rights and be misused by future administrations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in 2025 to establish the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The DOGE aims to reduce waste and fraud, but privacy advocates fear plans for full access to records and IT systems could increase surveillance.
Cody Venzke from the American Civil Liberties Union warns that consolidating federal data could threaten privacy rights and be misused by future administrations.