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Trump's Order Sparks Privacy Fears Over Data Surveillance

3/18/2026

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On March 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to modernize its payment system.
The order raises privacy concerns about a centralized database enabling government surveillance.
The Transportation Security Administration is sharing biometric data with immigration enforcement, heightening fears of political retaliation and harassment.
The Freedom of the Press Foundation is suing for access to agency reports on data sharing, seeking transparency.

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On March 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to modernize its payment system.
The order raises privacy concerns about a centralized database enabling government surveillance.
The Transportation Security Administration is sharing biometric data with immigration enforcement, heightening fears of political retaliation and harassment.
The Freedom of the Press Foundation is suing for access to agency reports on data sharing, seeking transparency.