Is my tax and Social Security data safe from DOGE? Safeguard these sensitive records.
Even if none of your data gets mislaid, copied or hacked, it's a good idea to store copies of some key federal records for safekeeping.
What DOGE could gain by accessing your Social Security data
When people think of Social Security, they typically think of monthly benefits — for the roughly 69 million retirees, disabled workers, dependents and survivors who receive them today.
Acting head of Social Security quits after clash with DOGE over data: Report
The acting head of the Social Security Administration reportedly quit her job over the weekend after butting heads with DOGE over access to sensitive government records.
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information.
How DOGE’s Access To IRS Data Puts Taxpayer Information At Risk
While DOGE says it needs taxpayer data to search out "waste, fraud, and abuse," such a move puts at risk personal information on more than 150 million tax filers.
Treasury, White House agree to limits on DOGE’s access to IRS data
The DOGE efforts at the IRS come as the Trump administration is moving to drastically reduce the size of the tax collection agency.
Judge orders ban on DOGE from access to sensitive Treasury data
A federal judge in New York says there is public interest in protecting the security of personal details and banking information.
White House, Treasury Agree to Block DOGE Access to Taxpayer Data, Washington Post Reports
White House and Treasury Department officials have agreed to prohibit the Department of Government Efficiency team from accessing personal taxpayer data at the Internal Revenue Service, the Washington Post reported on Thursday,
DOGE won't get broad access to IRS personal taxpayer info, agreement states
A member of the DOGE team assigned to work at the IRS will not be granted broad access to Americans' personal tax information, according to a memo obtained ABC News.
Treasury agrees to block DOGE’s access to personal taxpayer data at IRS
The Trump White House and Treasury Department officials have reached an agreement to limit DOGE's access to IRS data, citing privacy concerns.
Musk misreads Social Security data, millions of dead people not getting benefits, experts say
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely implying that millions of dead Americans are receiving Social Security ...
'Vampires' in Social Security data? Here's what to know after Elon Musk claims SSA fraud
Elon Musk falsely claimed there were tens of millions of people aged 100-159 still receiving Social Security benefits.
Elon Musk says millions in Social Security database are between ages of 100 and 159
Elon Musk indicated that a Social Security database lists millions of centenarians "with the death field set to FALSE." ...
Millions of Dead People on Social Security? The Agency’s Own Data Says Otherwise.
The database includes millions of Americans who are probably dead but who have no death records. But they generally don’t ...
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Directives
Numerous changes being made at federal government agencies after President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the ...
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Social Security Offers Assurances on Payments, Data as AARP Pushes for Protections
AARP asked Dudek to address in more detail questions around payments, data privacy and other essential service: How is SSA ...
Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access
The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to ...
California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), which enforces California’s state rules on data protection and privacy ...