Operatives working for Elon Musk have gained access to critical U.S. government departments, including those managing employee data and overseeing $6 trillion in payments. This access is through a board called DOGE, posing significant security concerns due to the members' lack of government experience and questionable cybersecurity practices. Despite this unprecedented control over sensitive data, DOGE operates with limited oversight, resulting in potential risks to the confidentiality of Americans' information. Reports indicate that procedures for data security may not be stringently followed, further endangering sensitive information.
Much of DOGE's work is avoiding oversight and transparency, leaving open questions around whether cybersecurity and privacy practices are being followed.
The access by Musk's DOGE team represents the widest-known compromise of federal government-held data by a private group of individuals.
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