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The DOGE-Treasury Data Breach: Privacy and Security Ramifications

Author
Paul Barlow
Published
Sat 15 Feb 2025
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A news article on datapro.news discusses the controversial access granted to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to US Treasury payment systems, raising significant privacy concerns and legal challenges. Nineteen states sued, alleging the action violated privacy laws and the Constitution, resulting in a federal judge issuing a restraining order. The article compares this incident to previous major data breaches, highlighting the unique combination of sensitive data, systemic risk, and political implications. Finally, an advertisement for dFakto, a data automation platform, promotes its services for improving data management, governance, and security.




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