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DOGE is facing at least 8 lawsuits over its access to sensitive federal data, with critics arguing it violates the Privacy Act of 1974. the Privacy Act prohibits data disclosure without consent but has exceptions for “routine use” and “need to know”—which the Trump admin is using to justify DOGE’s actions.
key points:
- DOGE has accessed taxpayer records, student loan data, and employment records from multiple federal agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Treasury, Education, FEMA, and Labor without justification.
- the Trump administration defends DOGE, claiming it’s necessary to eliminate government waste.
some judges have issued temporary restraining orders, but legal battles continue, with the courts debating whether DOGE staff qualify as agency employees and if exceptions apply. the outcome of these lawsuits could determine if DOGE can continue accessing vast amounts of federal data or if the Privacy Act will effectively limit its reach.
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