- United States
- Wisc.
- Letter
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force gaining unprecedented access to sensitive Treasury data and payment systems is highly alarming. While the intent may be to identify areas for cost-cutting, the potential for misuse of this data is immense and risks compromising the privacy and financial security of millions of Americans. The scale of the data shared with DOGE, including Social Security and Medicare payment information, is unprecedented and raises serious ethical and legal concerns. Granting a private citizen like Musk access to such critical government systems sets a dangerous precedent that undermines public trust. There must be stringent oversight and strict limitations placed on DOGE's activities to prevent any exploitation or mishandling of this data. The lawsuit filed by advocacy groups rightly challenges the legality of this data sharing. Robust safeguards are imperative to protect the integrity of our government's payment infrastructure and shield citizens' personal information from unauthorized access or manipulation. I urge you to take immediate action to investigate this matter thoroughly and implement robust measures to restrict DOGE's access and activities. The risks posed by this unchecked data access are too grave to ignore. Swift action is needed to uphold the rule of law and preserve the sanctity of our government's critical financial systems.