A recent legal ruling highlighted concerns about the unauthorized access of sensitive personal data by DOGE affiliates employed by the Department of Education. The court emphasized that this access might cause irreparable harm to the plaintiffs, who argue that such sweeping data access violates legal boundaries. The judge further pointed out a lack of justification from the government about why these affiliates need such comprehensive access. The lawsuit, supported by various teacher and federal employee associations, seeks urgent injunctive relief to protect sensitive information including Social Security numbers and home addresses.
The judge emphasized that the data access is not permissible under the 'need-to-know' exception due to the absence of a valid reason for such extensive access.
The plaintiffs are likely to suffer irreparable harm without injunctive relief, as the DOGE affiliates currently have ongoing access to sensitive personal information.
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