The U.S. Treasury is under fire for allegedly allowing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive financial and personal data of millions of Americans. Union groups, led by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), have filed a lawsuit accusing the Treasury of violating federal privacy laws.
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Unions Demand Action Against Data Access
The AFL-CIO described the data breach as “massive and unprecedented,” stating that Americans should not have their personal information “forced into Musk’s hands.” The lawsuit, filed on February 3 in Washington, D.C., federal court, highlights concerns that Musk’s DOGE has been given access to names, Social Security numbers, bank details, and more.
Lawmakers React to Privacy Concerns
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden raised the alarm on Bluesky, saying his office confirmed that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted DOGE “full access” to Treasury payment systems. Top Democrats, including Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Elizabeth Warren, echoed these concerns in a press conference. Schumer promised new legislation to “stop unlawful meddling,” while Warren warned that “the system is now at the mercy of Elon Musk.”
The Treasury and DOGE have yet to respond, leaving the fate of this privacy dispute hanging in the balance.