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fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Democrats press Palantir about reported creation of IRS 'mega-database'

Democrats are demanding accountability from Palantir regarding its IRS contract amid concerns of legal violations and surveillance implications.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Judge: OPM likely broke privacy law with DOGE access

The US federal government's HR department illegally granted access to sensitive personnel records, violating privacy laws and cybersecurity safeguards.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Lawsuit: DOGE, HHS used "hopelessly error-ridden" data to fire 10,000 workers

HHS terminated 10,000 employees based on flawed personnel records, leading to a class-action lawsuit against federal agencies.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

Our Privacy Act Lawsuit Against DOGE and OPM: Why a Judge Let It Move Forward

The complaint alleges concrete harms analogous to intrusion upon seclusion. That is one of the common law privacy torts, long recognized in U.S. law.
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fromWIRED
4 months ago

Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The new proposal mandates that any 'routine use' of private data be 'appropriate' and 'reasonably necessary,' allowing citizens to seek legal action for violations.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judge Blocks Education Officials From Providing Sensitive Data to Musk's Team

Federal judge blocks access to personal data for Elon Musk's team amid privacy concerns.
The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates protection of sensitive personal information.
EU data protection
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Lawsuit outlines how DOGE pushed for access to Social Security systems and data

Elon Musk's associates allegedly pressured the SSA for access to sensitive data, violating privacy laws.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judge Blocks Education Officials From Providing Sensitive Data to Musk's Team

Federal judge blocks access to personal data for Elon Musk's team amid privacy concerns.
The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates protection of sensitive personal information.
EU data protection
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Lawsuit outlines how DOGE pushed for access to Social Security systems and data

Elon Musk's associates allegedly pressured the SSA for access to sensitive data, violating privacy laws.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Federal Judge Declines to Block Musk's Team From Having Access to Education Data

The court ruled against blocking Musk's team from Education Department data, citing a lack of evidence for irreparable harm to students.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Judge orders Musk and DOGE to delete personal data taken from Social Security

A federal judge temporarily restrained DOGE's access to Social Security records due to concerns over privacy and lack of evidence for fraud.
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

The List of Rules Marko Elez Didn't Sign - emptywheel

The case revolves around the lawsuit where AARP, represented by Public Citizen, contests the Treasury's decision to provide DOGE access, revealing privacy concerns.
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fromWIRED
5 months ago

Federal Workers Launch New Lawsuit to Fight DOGE's Data Access

Federal workers are suing over illegal access to personal data by Musk's DOGE.
The lawsuit claims violation of the Privacy Act regarding sensitive information access.
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fromWIRED
5 months ago

Federal Workers Launch New Lawsuit to Fight DOGE's Data Access

Federal workers are suing over illegal access to personal data by Musk's DOGE.
The lawsuit claims violation of the Privacy Act regarding sensitive information access.
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fromWIRED
5 months ago

$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever

The Department of Government Efficiency's cuts may undermine U.S. cybersecurity and violate privacy laws.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
5 months ago

The Watergate-Inspired Law That's Being Used to Fight DOGE

The 1974 Privacy Act is being strategically used in legal battles against government data collection practices related to DOGE.
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