Unions Seek Court Order to Block DOGE Access to Social Security Data

Labor unions have filed an emergency motion in federal court seeking to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans. The lawsuit, led by the Democracy Forward legal group, argues that DOGE's actions threaten the privacy and security of this personal data, with former agency official Tiffany Flick asserting that the agency's privacy systems are being disregarded. Union representatives express concern over the vague intentions of DOGE, which allegedly seeks unrestricted access to private data without clearly stating its purpose. This legal action follows a pattern of controversy surrounding DOGE, which has faced numerous lawsuits related to its cost-cutting measures since the start of the Trump administration. The unions argue that misuse of this data could lead to risks such as identity theft and financial crimes. The Social Security Administration has not yet commented on the lawsuit, which highlights the ongoing tension between government efficiency initiatives and data privacy rights.