The article discusses the authority and capability of DOGE affiliates to access certain systems under an executive order signed by Donald Trump. Confusion arises as key personnel from DOGE—Hassen and Trampe—are not part of the formal DOGE team, leading to doubts about their ability to fulfill their requests. A meeting between technical and legal staff revealed tensions as DOGE insisted on gaining system-level access to manage email accounts, prompting officials to consider privacy laws and the potential risks involved in granting such access.
An executive order leaves the authority for access decisions unclear, as officials from DOGE lack clear authorization from the Department of Interior.
The DOGE request for access to modify email accounts raised alarms about the legality, with officials needing to assess risks under federal law.
There is confusion over the DOGE affiliates' roles, which lack formal documentation, meaning they trail behind DOI staff in authority.
A meeting revealed tensions as DOGE affiliates insisted on system-level access demanded by an executive order, while officials considered legal ramifications.
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