In a recent development that has raised concerns across political and public spheres, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly gained access to sensitive financial data managed by the U.S. Treasury Department. This includes personal information related to Social Security checks, tax refunds, Medicare payments, and more.
The move is seen as part of DOGE’s broader agenda to cut government spending, with oversight now extending to scrutinizing taxpayer transactions. While this access is “read-only,” meaning Musk’s team cannot alter transactions, the potential privacy implications are significant.
DOGE Got Access To Treasury System
On Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved DOGE’s access to the Treasury’s payment system. This system handles trillions of dollars in federal payments annually. DOGE’s role has expanded from reducing federal workforce and cutting regulations to analyzing government payment flows, raising concerns about the privacy of millions of Americans.
Although DOGE members passed government background checks and obtained security clearances, critics argue this does not sufficiently mitigate the risks involved.
AFGE & SEIU Filled A Lawsuit
The Alliance for Retired Americans, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have filed a lawsuit in federal court. They claim DOGE’s access violates the Privacy Act of 1974 and other federal data protection laws.
The lawsuit alleges that Bessent retaliated against an official who tried to safeguard this data and that DOGE was granted unrestricted access without proper oversight.
What Elon Musk Said On Social Media
Elon Musk: Defending DOGE’s actions, Musk claimed on social media, “The DOGE team discovered that payment approval officers at Treasury were instructed to approve payments even to known fraudulent or terrorist groups. They never denied a payment in their careers.”
The court will review the lawsuit filed by the unions and advocacy groups. They are seeking a restraining order to immediately halt DOGE’s access. As of now, the White House has not commented, but heightened scrutiny from Congress is expected in the coming days.The lawsuit warns that DOGE’s access puts the personal information of retirees, taxpayers, and federal employees at risk, undermining federal data protection standards.
This unprecedented access to sensitive government data by a private entity led by Elon Musk has ignited a fierce debate about privacy, security, and the role of private influence in public administration. As the legal battle unfolds, millions of Americans are left wondering just how secure their personal financial data really is.
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