Struggle Over Americans’ Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government

Last week, acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Michelle King reassured Democrats about Elon Musk’s allies’ presence at the agency, emphasizing adherence to established procedures for protecting sensitive personal data. Despite resistance from King, Musk’s team sought access to agency data, resulting in King and her chief of staff being ousted, with a lower-level staff member temporarily leading. Concerns have been raised about potential security risks and privacy violations as Musk’s team seeks broad access to personal information across various federal agencies, prompting lawsuits and judicial interventions to prevent unauthorized data access.

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