A coalition of labor organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Treasury Department, alleging illegal sharing of confidential data with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The suit claims that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent allowed DOGE access to sensitive government data while retaliating against officials who sought to prevent this disclosure. The plaintiffs argue that federal law restricts such access, constituting a violation of privacy rights. The coalition is seeking an injunction to prevent further unlawful data sharing and to safeguard federal privacy protections.
The lawsuit alleges that the Treasury Department unlawfully shared confidential data with Elon Musk's government efficiency unit, DOGE, breaching federal privacy laws.
Plaintiffs argue that Secretary Scott Bessent accessed sensitive government-held data without proper authorization, leading to a systematic violation of privacy protections.
The complaint highlights that the Treasury's actions are not merely isolated incidents but rather represent a continuous breach of federal laws safeguarding personal information.
The litigating organizations are seeking an immediate injunction to halt further data sharing and enforce the protections mandated by federal privacy laws.
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