Federal judge imposes new restrictions on DOGE’s access to Social Security data

A federal judge, Ellen Hollander, has imposed new restrictions on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), limiting its access to Social Security systems amid concerns from labor unions and retirees about privacy violations and security risks. The injunction permits DOGE staff to access redacted data after training, but questions remain regarding the necessity of such access to detect fraud. The ruling comes in a politically charged environment, following administrative turmoil within the Social Security Administration and ongoing debates about the implications of DOGE’s actions on sensitive personal information.

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