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Protect Michiganders from Federal Data Overreach

To: Gov. Whitmer, Sen. McBroom, Rep. Bohnak

From: A constituent in Marquette, MI

February 5

I am deeply concerned about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its unchecked access to personal and financial records at the federal level. Although this is a federal issue, it directly impacts Michiganders. As our representative, you have the power to implement safeguards at the state level to protect our privacy. Recent reports and legal actions suggest that DOGE has been granted access to sensitive federal financial data, potentially exposing individuals to privacy violations, identity theft, and government overreach. The lack of clear oversight raises serious concerns about how personal information is accessed, shared, and used—without the knowledge or consent of those affected. While Congress must address DOGE’s role at the federal level, Michigan cannot afford to wait. I urge you to take swift action to ensure stronger data privacy protections for residents by: 1. Investigating whether state agencies or databases share data with DOGE and identifying what safeguards currently exist to protect residents’ personal information. 2. Introducing or supporting state legislation that strengthens data privacy protections, restricts unauthorized third-party access, and ensures residents’ financial records remain secure. 3. Advocating for a public hearing at the state level to bring transparency to this issue and assess how state policies can shield residents from overreach. Government efficiency should never come at the cost of privacy and security. It is your responsibility to protect our residents from the unintended consequences of federal data collection. I urge you to take a leadership role in addressing these concerns and implementing policies that safeguard our citizens. I urge you to take swift action to protect our state’s residents from this overreach. Please let me know what steps you will take and how I, along with other concerned citizens, can support your efforts. I look forward to your response.

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