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DOGE faces legal challenges over access to sensitive data

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by an executive order from former President Trump, is facing legal challenges over its access to sensitive data from federal agencies. Critics argue this access poses privacy risks for millions of Americans. Lawsuits have been filed to block DOGE's access, with some judges questioning the necessity of such broad data requests. Temporary blocks have been issued based on privacy laws, including the Privacy Act of 1974, which regulates government data collection. The legality of DOGE's actions remains uncertain as courts evaluate whether its data access complies with existing laws. Privacy advocates express concern over potential misuse of sensitive information if DOGE is granted full access.

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    [3.5]
    Federal workers protest DOGE job cuts nationwide (newsweek.com)
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    [2.4]
    Americans support downsizing government but disapprove of Musk (foxnews.com)
    11h
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    [3.1]
    Voters support government efficiency, distrust Elon Musk's leadership (nbcnews.com)
    1d 11h
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    [3.6]
    Trump allies propose bill to establish DOGE in Congress (foxnews.com)
    2d 12h
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    [3.1]
    Judge considers blocking DOGE's access to Social Security data (pennlive.com)
    2d 22h
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    [2.8]
    Judge reviews request to limit DOGE's data access (mcall.com)
    3d 3h
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    [2.8]
    Judge reviews block on DOGE's access to Social Security data (hindustantimes.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.0]
    Federal judge may block DOGE's Social Security data access (bostonherald.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.2]
    Judge reviews request to block DOGE's data access (thestar.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.1]
    Federal judge reviews DOGE's access to Social Security data (chicagotribune.com)
    3d 3h
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    [2.8]
    Judge reviews request to block DOGE's data access (dailycamera.com)
    3d 3h
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    [2.9]
    Judge reviews request to block DOGE's data access (orlandosentinel.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.3]
    Elon Musk's DOGE aims to streamline government spending (reason.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.0]
    Judge reviews request to restrict DOGE's data access (sandiegouniontribune.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.2]
    Judge reviews request to limit DOGE's data access (baltimoresun.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.1]
    Judge reviews request to block DOGE's data access (courant.com)
    3d 3h
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    [3.3]
    Judge considers blocking DOGE's access to Social Security data (sun-sentinel.com)
    3d 3h
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    [2.6]
    DOGE leadership structure raises legal and ethical concerns (rawstory.com)
    3d 5h
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    [2.6]
    Judge orders Musk and DOGE to provide documents, answer questions (zerohedge.com)
    3d 6h
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    [3.0]
    Judge rules DOGE must expedite FOIA requests for transparency (gizmodo.com)
    3d 9h
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    [2.8]
    DOGE cancels over 200,000 government credit cards (marca.com)
    3d 9h
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