Elon Musk's Doge Agency Loses Unfiltered Access to Sensitive Data following Judicial Intervention
Judge revokes Doge's privileges to all information.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Print Copy Link In a surprising twist, Elon Musk's Doge agency, a cost-cutting committee, loses access to U.S. citizens' sensitive data following a preliminary injunction. Judge Deborah Boardman questions the committee's tactics and motives, as they seem to be fishing for information under questionable circumstances.
A U.S. judge in Baltimore has stepped in, putting a stop to Elon Musk and his Doge agency's "unrestricted access" to the personal and private information of millions of Americans. This sensitive data, ranging from Social Security numbers to tax documents, was granted under dubious pretexts according to Judge Deborah Boardman's preliminary ruling.
Politics "A crazy decision" Omarosa calls Trump's firing of Tillerson premature The judge's decision casts doubt on Musk and his crew's self-proclaimed fraud-busting activities, stating that their investigations appear to be an aimless search for information without a clear goal.
The preliminary injunction bars Musk, Doge chairwoman Amy Gleason, and other Doge employees from accessing personal data and requires them to delete any non-anonymized data already obtained. They are also prohibited from installing software, modifying IT systems, or viewing codes. Yet, the committee is allowed to receive anonymized data under specific conditions, stipulating that responsible employees receive necessary security training beforehand.
"Overkill"
In his quest to trim government expenses, President Trump has entrusted Elon Musk with the mammoth task of system overhaul. Musk leads the charge with the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), a White House-attached committee. Critics wonder about the legality of the vast powers assigned to Musk, as concerns about privacy breaches and dubious investigative tactics mount.
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- DOGE Department
- Elon Musk
- Donald Trump
- Justice
- The Commission has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation, given the concerns about potential privacy breaches and legal non-compliance associated with the DOGE Department's actions.
- Despite Elon Musk's claim of employing 'overkill' to reduce government expenditure, his self-proclaimed fraud-busting activities in the DOGE Department have been met with scrutiny, with Judge Deborah Boardman likening the aggressive tactics to a "sledgehammer to kill a fly."
- Amid the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and Judge Deborah Boardman, millions of Americans can potentially breathe a sigh of relief as their access to sensitive data is restricted, following a preliminary injunction that bars Musk, Doge chairwoman Amy Gleason, and other Doge employees from accessing and using such information.
