1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The Trump administration's decision to grant Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive financial data within the Treasury Department's payment systems raises serious privacy concerns. Federal agencies have a solemn duty to safeguard the personal information of American citizens, including details related to Social Security and other crucial government programs. Allowing an unelected billionaire with potential conflicts of interest to access this data without proper oversight is a disturbing violation of public trust. We urge you to thoroughly investigate this matter and take immediate action to protect the privacy rights of your constituents. No individual or entity should be granted unfettered access to confidential records without a legitimate and lawful purpose directly related to the processing of financial transactions. The risk of accidental or intentional misuse of this sensitive data is unacceptable. It is imperative that you work to establish robust safeguards and accountability measures to prevent any unauthorized disclosure or exploitation of personal information. The Treasury Department must retrieve and secure any data that has already been accessed by DOGE or its associates. Citizens deserve transparency about the extent of the breach and assurances that their private details will be shielded from improper access moving forward. Upholding the integrity of government systems and preserving the public's faith in institutions should be paramount. We implore you to act swiftly to address this grave matter and ensure that the privacy rights of all Americans are rigorously protected.