Protect Americans from DOGE’s Data Abuse

Urgent Need for Congressional Investigation I urge you to launch an immediate investigation into the data collection and aggregation practices of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Reports indicate DOGE is centralizing personal and administrative data—ranging from Social Security records to medical files and tax data—without sufficient oversight or statutory authority. This raises serious legal and privacy concerns. DOGE’s efforts appear to bypass the safeguards of the Privacy Act and other data protection laws. Americans’ sensitive information is being pooled in ways that lack transparency, consent, or proper justification. Congressional review is essential to determine whether this data access violates current law or puts citizens at risk of political misuse or discrimination. Risks of Misuse and Foreign Exploitation Security lapses—such as disabling audit logs and bypassing secure networks—have already been reported. One case involved suspicious foreign access after DOGE teams altered agency systems. A centralized trove of sensitive data is a prime target for foreign adversaries, and a single breach could have catastrophic consequences. These risks demand urgent congressional scrutiny. Public Right to Know Americans have the right to know what data is being collected about them, for what purposes, and by whom. Congress should require full disclosure of DOGE’s data holdings, use cases, and any prior breaches or abuses. Transparency is essential for public trust and legal accountability. Call to Action Please take the following steps: 1. Hold public hearings on DOGE’s authority and practices. 2. Investigate data security and access issues. 3. Enact limits and oversight mechanisms. 4. Inform the public about potential data misuse and foreign threats. This matter deserves immediate attention.