Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to the federal payment system, responsible for managing $6 trillion annually, prompting concerns from experts like Heather Cox Richardson. She labelled this access as potentially the 'largest data breach in human history' due to the sensitive data involved, including social security numbers and tax records. This move has been viewed as a 'coup', with calls from officials like Sen. Elizabeth Warren for accountability. The implications of these actions highlight significant unease over non-elected officials' access to critical government systems and data.
Cox Richardson emphasized: 'Musk is not an elected member of the government.' Despite his role, DOGE is not an official agency created by Congress.
The implications of Musk's team having access include sensitive information like social security numbers and tax returns for every American, potentially breaching privacy.
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