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Judge: Federal government lawyers ‘barely defend’ giving Elon Musk’s DOGE illegal access to government data
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) breached federal law by sharing sensitive government data with the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to a federal judge.
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A federal judge found that the Office of Personnel Management illegally shared sensitive government data with the Elon Musk‑led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Judge Denise Cote ruled that OPM violated the 1974 Privacy Act, which restricts disclosure of certain records, and failed to follow its own cybersecurity protocols. The 39‑page opinion was released on Tuesday.
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