In a notable protest, 21 employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned over concerns regarding data security and leadership's handling of critical public services. They expressed their refusal to compromise core governmental systems in an anonymous letter. D.K., a former U.S. Digital Service employee, emphasized the problematic leadership changes and the mishandling of sensitive data, notably from the Social Security Administration. The move underscores significant tensions within the department and raises questions about effective governance and the safeguarding of citizens' information.
"When I found United States Digital Service, it seemed like the perfect fit; the ability to go out and use my knowledge and expertise to help make the government systems better was the biggest draw."
"We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans' sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services."
"There have been a number of instances where the new DOGE leadership has fired technical experts and mishandled sensitive data and broke critical systems."
"Access to the Social Security data that contains all information on any person who has ever been eligible for Social Security is extremely sensitive and must be handled with care."
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