Recent reports indicate that USCIS has permitted four employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to dive into its data lake, which holds sensitive information about numerous immigrants. An internal memo highlights this unprecedented access to databases containing details on refugees, green card holders, and naturalized citizens. Although the memo requests direction for their access, it fails to clarify the necessity behind DOGE obtaining such information, raising concerns about the potential misuse of data concerning vulnerable immigrant populations.
The agency USCIS has allowed four staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency access to a "data lake" with sensitive immigration data.
The March 28 memo reviewed by FedScoop outlines access for DOGE staffers to sensitive repositories of immigration data without clear justification.
The memo raises concerns regarding the potential implications of granting DOGE access to databases containing personal information about vulnerable immigrant populations.
As the infrastructure for accessing this data involves platforms, there is uncertainty surrounding DOGE's intentions and the extent of their data use.
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