Federal Judge Blocks Musk's Department from Accessing Sensitive Personal Data
A judge has temporarily barred Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive data of federal employees and student loan borrowers until March 10.
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Boardman issued a temporary restraining order requested by attorneys for unions and groups representing current and former federal employees.
Judge blocks 2 federal agencies from disclosing personal records to Trump adviser Musk’s DOGE
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It marks a significant limitation on DOGE's access to Americans' personal data.
Federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from access to student loan borrowers' personal data
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Boardman’s order is the most wide-ranging block on DOGE’s activities thus far.
Judge blocks Department of Education, federal personnel office from sharing data with DOGE
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Judge blocks 2 federal agencies from disclosing personal records to Trump adviser Musk's DOGE
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The judge said the plaintiffs had established that both agencies had likely violated federal law by granting DOGE "sweeping access" to sensitive personal information in violation of the Privacy Act of 1974.
Judge blocks Musk's DOGE team from accessing Education Department data for 2 weeks
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The decision represents the most wide-ranging judicial check yet on Doge’s activities since its creation through a January executive order.
Judge blocks Musk agency access to millions of Americans’ personal data
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Allowing DOGE access to the records endangers the privacy rights of veterans and other people represented by the groups.
Judge Blocks Education Department, OPM From Sharing Data With DOGE
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DOGE has seen several legal victories in the face of attempts to block efforts to cut "wasteful" federal spending.
Judge blocks DOGE from accessing Education Department records
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Summary
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman has temporarily halted the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive personal information with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Boardman's ruling comes in response to a lawsuit from unions representing federal workers, stating that sharing private data could cause irreparable harm. The decision emphasizes the unauthorized access to bank details, Social Security numbers, and personal addresses. The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until March 10, 2025, marking a significant limitation on DOGE’s operations as it seeks to overhaul government efficiency.
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