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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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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The legal basis for DOGE being considered an 'agency' stems from the court's interpretation that it likely meets the criteria for agency status, despite its creation via an executive order. This determination allows DOGE to detail its employees to other federal agencies under the Economy Act[1].
DOGE was blocked from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records due to concerns over unauthorized access to personal and financial data, which could interfere with funding approved by Congress and violate federal law.
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