POLITICO Tech This expert says DOGE is a privacy nightmare. Here's why
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Feb 5, 2025 Alan Butler, President and Executive Director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, dives into the troubling implications of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. He unveils the alarming privacy breaches tied to DOGE, particularly its access to sensitive government data. Butler critiques the current government reform approaches and discusses the potential legal violations concerning Treasury data. He highlights the need for rigorous investigations to uphold transparency and safeguard citizens' privacy rights.
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DOGE’s Actions
- Unvetted Musk allies took control of IT systems at the U.S. Agency for International Development and other agencies.
- These allies reportedly installed an unvetted email server and accessed sensitive personnel and payment data.
Biggest Data Breach
- Alan Butler considers DOGE's access to government systems the biggest data breach in U.S. history.
- This breach surpasses a previous OPM hack by Chinese spies in scope and potential impact.
Privacy Risks
- DOGE’s actions pose risks to individuals whose sensitive information is stored in government systems.
- This includes personal details, financial information, and security clearance data, vulnerable to misuse and leaks.