DOGE accesses federal payroll system and punishes employees who objected
Briefly

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has controversially gained access to a payroll system managing salaries for approximately 276,000 federal employees. This action has encountered significant pushback from senior IT staff, fearing breaches of sensitive personal data and the potential for cyberattacks. Notably, DOGE’s access comes amidst ongoing investigations concerning the conduct of IT officials who opposed this access. Despite court orders limiting their access to certain records, DOGE's influence continues to expand, shaping federal efficiencies as directed by presidential mandates.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has obtained access to a payroll system for 276,000 federal employees, raising significant privacy concerns.
The system gives DOGE visibility into sensitive employee information, potentially leading to compromises and cyberattacks, despite objections from senior IT staff.
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