Elon Musk May Have Your Social Security Number
Briefly

Elon Musk has gained access to U.S. taxpayers' confidential information through the Treasury's federal payment system, controlled by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. This arrangement follows the ousting of Treasury official David Lebryk, who resisted demands from Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for access. Concerns have arisen due to the sensitive nature of the payment systems, which handle more than $6 trillion annually, affecting millions relying on benefits, salaries, and tax refunds. The implications of Musk's involvement remain uncertain.
The world's richest man now has the potential to access the confidential personal information of every taxpayer in the U.S., raising significant privacy concerns.
Elon Musk's access to Treasury's federal payment system, which controls over $6 trillion annually, has sparked fears regarding the management of personal data.
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