The Education Department informed Senate Democrats about a review by the Department of Government Efficiency regarding Federal Student Aid contracts. A letter highlighted that one staffer had limited read-only access to critical internal systems. This response followed concerns from lawmakers about sensitive student loan data potentially being vulnerable. In light of these concerns, a federal court temporarily barred DOGE from accessing this sensitive information. The department reassured that security measures are in place to protect data, and the employee's access has since been revoked.
The Education Department confirmed that an employee from the Department of Government Efficiency had limited, read-only access to internal systems as part of a review process.
Following growing concerns, the Education Department stated that access to FSA systems has been revoked to ensure the security of sensitive federal student loan data.
Senate Democrats demanded transparency over the cost-cutting unit's activities amid worries about potential access to sensitive student loan data by DOGE personnel.
The Education Department maintains that all access is managed under strict security procedures to protect federal student loan information.
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