Court documents have revealed that members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a government agency associated with Elon Musk, may have mishandled Americans’ Social Security numbers, potentially for political purposes. According to Politico, the disclosure is part of a series of corrections related to DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration data.
In March 2025, an advocacy group approached two DOGE team members at the Social Security Administration, requesting an analysis of state voter rolls to investigate alleged voter fraud and potentially influence election outcomes. Subsequently, one DOGE member signed a ‘Voter Data Agreement’ with the advocacy group, leading to potential access to private information that was restricted by court orders at the time. The data was reportedly shared on unauthorized servers.
This incident underscores the importance of stringent data security measures, especially when sensitive personal information is involved. It highlights the need for robust protocols to prevent unauthorized access and misuse of data, particularly in government agencies handling critical citizen information.
Source: TechCrunch