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Whistleblower: Social Security Data May Have Been Taken to Private Job

A whistleblower says a former government employee may have taken sensitive Social Security data with him when he left for a private job.

According to new reporting from The Washington Post, the former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) engineer allegedly told colleagues he had access to highly restricted Social Security databases — and claimed he had one stored on a thumb drive after leaving the agency.

If true, this is a massive breach of trust.

The Social Security Administration holds deeply personal data for more than 70 million Americans — including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and earnings records. Mishandling that data could expose millions of people to identity theft and fraud.

Congress must investigate immediately.

Lawmakers have the authority to demand answers, hold hearings, and ensure stronger safeguards are put in place. But investigations like this often only happen when the public demands accountability.

Thanks,
Mary