MSNBC: Whistleblower accuses DOGE team of endangering Social Security data
12 days ago
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- Whistleblower Charles Borges accuses DOGE team of endangering critical Social Security data.
- DOGE uploaded a sensitive Social Security database to a vulnerable cloud server, risking personal information of millions.
- The database includes full names, addresses, birth dates, and other details vulnerable to identity theft.
- DOGE allegedly copied the data without independent security monitoring, creating significant vulnerabilities.
- Borges warns of potential widespread identity theft and government costs if data is breached.
- DOGE did not involve Borges in discussions despite his role as chief data officer.
- SSA claims data is stored securely with robust safeguards and no known breaches.
- Congressional Republicans have largely ignored federal whistleblowers, raising questions about their response to Borges.