Public Citizen has filed a lawsuit against the Treasury Department, challenging Elon Musk's access to federal payment systems, which allegedly compromises the privacy of millions of Americans. The suit asserts that the Treasury, under Secretary Scott Bessent, has unlawfully allowed Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) access to sensitive personal and financial information, violating the Privacy Act of 1974. Senators Warren and Wyden have also expressed concern, calling for investigations into Musk's influence over federal payment systems. The outcome of this case could affect how such information is shared in the future.
"People who must share information with the federal government should not be forced to share information with Elon Musk or his 'DOGE,' and federal law says they do not have to."
"Lawmakers have also called for investigations into Musk's apparent takeover of the Treasury Department. Over the weekend, Sens. Ron Wyden (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wrote to Bessent demanding to know whether he had given Musk 'full access' to the federal government's payment systems."
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