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Judge Orders Removal of Viral DOGE Deposition Clips
law28 days ago

Judge Orders Removal of Viral DOGE Deposition Clips

A Manhattan federal judge ordered removal of online video depositions of two former DOGE employees after viral clips mocked them and spurred harassment; the deposition videos were posted by scholarly groups challenging grant cuts, raising First Amendment concerns, and the government argued the posts endangered witnesses. The judge directed the groups to claw back the videos and scheduled a hearing, with some outlets having already embedded the clips in coverage.

via The New York Times|
#court#deposition#doge
Whistleblower Alleges Ex-DOGE Employee Exposed SSA Data
politics1 month ago

Whistleblower Alleges Ex-DOGE Employee Exposed SSA Data

A Social Security Administration inspector general is investigating a whistleblower claim that a former DOGE software engineer accessed two highly sensitive SSA databases containing data on more than 500 million Americans and planned to transfer it to a private employer, potentially via a thumb drive; Sen. Ron Wyden and other lawmakers are calling for a full public accounting as the Washington Post corroborates details of the allegation, amid ongoing DOGE-related security concerns.

via HuffPost|
#data-breach#doge#politics
DOGE’s downsizing upended federal workers’ lives and sparked nationwide relocations
politics1 month ago

DOGE’s downsizing upended federal workers’ lives and sparked nationwide relocations

The DOGE-driven downsizing purged hundreds of thousands of federal workers and contractors, shrinking the federal workforce by about 10% since January 2025 and leaving many with financial hardship, health challenges, and emotional strain. OthersPivoted to new careers, moved across the country (with significant cross‑state moves), joined local or state government roles, started volunteer work, or pursued advocacy, signaling a sweeping talent redistribution even as public service persists in new forms.

via CNN|
#career-change#doge#federal-downsizing
Court filings reveal Doge staff exposed Americans' Social Security data, triggering Hatch Act probes
politics2 months ago

Court filings reveal Doge staff exposed Americans' Social Security data, triggering Hatch Act probes

Federal court filings show Doge employees accessed and shared Social Security data via an unauthorized channel, including an encrypted file that may contain about 1,000 names and addresses; SSA learned of the breach in November and flagged potential Hatch Act violations, with referrals to investigators as lawmakers call for prosecutions in a lawsuit to block Doge from SSA access.

via The Guardian|
#court-filings#doge#doj
DOJ flags DOGE actions at SSA as potential policy breaches in Social Security data
politics2 months ago

DOJ flags DOGE actions at SSA as potential policy breaches in Social Security data

DOJ filings say DOGE staff inside the SSA accessed and potentially violated SSA policy by sharing data with affiliates and helping an outside advocacy group analyze voter rolls; the filing also alleges misrepresentations of access to personal data and a DOGE member signing a voter-data agreement. The revelations come amid ongoing battles over DOGE's role, whistleblower complaints, and federal data-security concerns.

via HuffPost|
#data-security#doge#doj
politics2 months ago

Justice Department flags possible SSA data misuse by Musk-backed DOGE team

The DOJ uncovers corrections to testimony about Elon Musk’s DOGE team at the Social Security Administration, showing two DOGE members may have exceeded approved data access, contacted an advocacy group aiming to overturn election results, and potentially used SSA data to match voter rolls. One member signed an agreement tied to this data use. A password-protected file containing about 1,000 private SSA records was copied on an email to Steve Davis, though it’s unclear if the data was accessed. DOGE allegedly used unapproved third-party servers (Cloudflare) to share data, contrary to SSA policy. SSA maintains DOGE never had access to SSA systems of record, but derived data may have been shared. The White House and SSA declined comment, and it remains unresolved whether any private information was actually accessed.

via Politico|
#data-privacy#doge#elon-musk
SSA Reveals DOGE Signaled Voter-Data Pact with Election-Denial Group
politics2 months ago

SSA Reveals DOGE Signaled Voter-Data Pact with Election-Denial Group

Federal court filings reveal that DOGE staff engaged with a political advocacy group on a 'Voter Data Agreement' to analyze voter rolls, with at least one DOGE employee signing the pact; the arrangement bypassed internal safeguards and used unapproved third‑party servers, raising privacy and legal concerns. The filing does not name the group, but True the Vote had publicly pressed DOGE to review voter rolls earlier. SSA says it has not proven that its data were shared, but the episode triggers a Hatch Act review amid ongoing litigation over DOGE’s access to SSA systems.

via Democracy Docket|
#doge#hatch-act#politics
politics2 months ago

Sherrill's Resignation Notices Spark NJ Government Confusion

New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill sent notices requesting resignations from some career public servants, triggering anger and confusion in the state workforce. The transition team says the letters target only political appointees and are being clarified with state departments, while unions press for protections and process checks. The episode recalls the Trump-era DOGE push for mass resignations and highlights tensions around civil-service rules during a change in leadership.

via Politico|
#doge#mikie-sherrill#new-jersey
DOGE's Impact on Federal Workforce and Spending
politics3 months ago

DOGE's Impact on Federal Workforce and Spending

The article discusses the ongoing influence of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a controversial initiative from the Trump era led by Elon Musk's allies, which aimed to centralize power and control over government data and operations, often bypassing legal norms and congressional authority, with lasting impacts on the US government structure and functions.

via WIRED|
#data-consolidation#doge#executive-power