Senate Democrats are urging VA Secretary Doug Collins to protect veterans' personal information from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which operates under Elon Musk. A letter signed by 26 lawmakers calls for immediate action to secure veterans' data and prevent unauthorized access. The concerns arise from reports of DOGE personnel accessing sensitive IT systems, including that of the Treasury Department. Critics have questioned the legality of their actions, emphasizing that veterans deserve protection against potential misuse of their private information by individuals outside the government.
"Veterans risked their lives to defend our country, and they deserve better than to have an unelected billionaire reviewing their medical records, targeting the benefits they have earned, or using their private information for personal gain."
"The cost-cutting unit is being sued by a coalition of labor organizations after DOGE personnel gained access to the Treasury Department's federal payment system."
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