Doge accused of copying Social Security database to insecure cloud system
15 days ago
- #data security
- #Social Security
- #whistleblower
- A whistleblower disclosure alleges DOGE officials created a live copy of the country's Social Security information in a cloud environment without oversight.
- Chuck Borges, SSA's Chief Data Officer, reported serious data security lapses risking the security of over 300 million Americans' Social Security data.
- The live copy of SSA's database, orchestrated by DOGE officials under SSA CIO Aram Moghaddassi, violates SSA protocols and policies.
- The vulnerable cloud environment lacks security oversight, potentially exposing sensitive personal information, including names, birth details, citizenship, and parents' data.
- A breach could lead to widespread identity theft, loss of healthcare and food benefits, and costly re-issuance of Social Security Numbers.
- SSA denies storing data in an insecure environment and claims no awareness of any compromise.