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Aug 12, 2025 Federal appeals court ruled the Department of Government Efficiency can access sensitive federal data including Social Security numbers and citizenship status Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling raises privacy concerns and enables potential misuse of confidential personal information across federal agencies.
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- Federal appeals court ruled DOGE can access sensitive federal data — A federal appeals court ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can access sensitive data from federal agencies, including Social Security numbers and citizenship status of individuals.
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