SSA Admits DOGE Teams Unauthorized Access, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Los Angeles Times
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has acknowledged that members of Elon Musk's DOGE team accessed and shared personal data, contradicting previous reassurances made to a federal judge, raising significant privacy concerns. This breach involved sensitive information being transferred to a non-Social Security server, alarming advocacy groups about potential identity theft risks for millions of Americans. The revelation has triggered calls for congressional investigations and highlighted the need for stricter data protection measures within federal agencies, emphasizing the vulnerabilities and ethical implications of technology collaborations in healthcare and government sectors. Furthermore, this situation underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in safeguarding personal information, a critical priority for healthcare professionals who often handle sensitive data.
