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Calls for Investigation as DOGE Misuses Social Security Data

1/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Advocates and Democratic lawmakers are demanding a criminal investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
A Justice Department filing disclosed that DOGE employees shared Social Security data via a non-secure server.
The filing shows DOGE signed a Voter Data Agreement with a political advocacy group to analyze voter rolls for fraud.
In March 2025, the agreement bypassed internal safeguards, prompting critics to call for accountability and further federal-law investigations.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 Voter Data Agreement between the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and a political advocacy group raised alarms after the Justice Department disclosed improper sharing of Social Security data. This incident echoes the 2013 NSA surveillance controversy, underscoring persistent conflicts between data privacy and government transparency. The fallout may lead to significant reforms in federal oversight of voter data management.

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Story summary

Advocates and Democratic lawmakers are demanding a criminal investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
A Justice Department filing disclosed that DOGE employees shared Social Security data via a non-secure server.
The filing shows DOGE signed a Voter Data Agreement with a political advocacy group to analyze voter rolls for fraud.
In March 2025, the agreement bypassed internal safeguards, prompting critics to call for accountability and further federal-law investigations.

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