The U.S. Office of Personnel Management disclosed sensitive information about federal employees to the DOGE Service, led by Elon Musk, starting January 2025, violating the Privacy Act of 1974. Meanwhile, the European Commission's non-compliance with its own data protection regulations culminated in a rare ruling that ordered the Commission to pay €400 in damages for the breach. While this penalty appears minimal, it's significant in reinforcing accountability for data protection within regulatory bodies and illustrates the ongoing challenges in safeguarding personal data.
Starting in January 2025, OPM disclosed data to the U.S. DOGE Service, led by Elon Musk, which violates the federal Privacy Act of 1974, raising significant concerns.
The European Commission was found in violation of its own data protection regulations, leading to a historic order to pay €400 in damages to an affected user.
Although the €400 damages awarded by the European Commission may seem small, it represents a critical accountability step for data protection compliance.
The breach of the Privacy Act by the OPM and the European Commission's failure to adhere to its regulations highlight critical gaps in data protection.
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