Whistleblower Warns of Possible Risks to Americans' Social Security Information
15 days ago
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- Whistleblower Charles Borges, Chief Data Officer at the Social Security Administration (SSA), warns of data security lapses.
- A live copy of Americans' Social Security information was created in a cloud environment without oversight, risking identity theft and loss of benefits.
- DOGE officials allegedly circumvented a court order to access Social Security data, creating unauthorized copies without security measures.
- Borges made internal disclosures about gross mismanagement and potential legal violations, with superiors acknowledging the risk of re-issuing Social Security Numbers.
- Government Accountability Project supports Borges, urging immediate congressional oversight to address these risks.