Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), gained access to a federal payroll system processing salaries for over 276,000 employees. This access was granted against concerns raised by IT officials regarding the security of sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, and the risk of cyberattacks. DOGE's actions have prompted investigations into IT staff who opposed their access. This controversy reflects larger efforts by DOGE to streamline government operations in alignment with President Trump's directives amid legal challenges.
Members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to a sensitive federal payroll system, overruling IT staff concerns about personnel data security.
Despite pushback from IT officials, DOGE accessed the Federal Personnel and Payroll System, raising alarms about potential vulnerabilities to sensitive government information.
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