A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive personal information at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Judge Ellen Hollander accused DOGE of lacking justification for the access, calling its actions a "fishing expedition" based on mere suspicion. The ruling emphasized violations of privacy laws and potential cybersecurity risks. With seven of ten DOGE staffers at the SSA having access to personal data, the court highlighted serious concerns regarding the handling of information such as Social Security numbers and medical records.
On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander issued an order blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing personal data systems at the SSA, citing privacy law violations.
Hollander found that DOGE was essentially conducting a fishing expedition for fraud, with little justification for needing access to personal information of millions of Americans.
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