A Maryland federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing Elon Musk's team from accessing sensitive data within the Education Department for two weeks. The American Federation of Teachers sued to protect the personal information of educators, arguing that entrusting sensitive data for financial aid purposes requires a guarantee of privacy. Judge Boardman found the government's justification for Musk's team's access to data inadequate. This legal ruling underscores the importance of safeguarding private information against unauthorized use during the audit processes.
Judge Boardman noted that the government did not convincingly present a need for Musk's team to access sensitive data relevant to their audit duties.
The American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit to protect private information of members submitted for student aid, asserting the need for data privacy protection.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, emphasized the expectation of data protection when individuals share personal information for financial aid.
The temporary restraining order prevents Musk's team from auditing the Education Department’s student loan systems for two weeks, pending further legal developments.
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