"The Supreme Court allowed the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, to access sensitive personal records held by the Social Security Administration, prioritizing operational modernizations over privacy concerns."
"Labor unions and advocacy groups expressed serious concerns about the privacy implications of the court's decision, arguing that such sensitive information was protected by privacy laws."
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), granting access to sensitive records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help address waste and fraud. This decision, made without a signed opinion, was challenged by unions and advocacy groups concerned about privacy violations. Despite dissent from three liberal justices, the court's ruling allows DOGE to proceed without compliance to some public records requests, raising significant discussions around privacy rights versus operational efficiency in government agencies.
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