{"id":11241,"date":"2025-02-04T11:31:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T11:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=11241"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:31:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T11:31:48","slug":"union-groups-sue-us-treasury-over-elon-musks-access-to-sensitive-financial-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=11241","title":{"rendered":"Union Groups Sue US Treasury Over Elon Musk\u2019s Access To Sensitive Financial Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A coalition of labor unions has filed a lawsuit against the US Treasury. It alleges that the treasury unlawfully granted Elon <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Musk\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to highly sensitive financial and personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The lawsuit, led by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/docket\/69607077\/1\/alliance-for-retired-americans-v-bessent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">was filed in a Washington<\/a>, DC federal court on 3 February 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Importantly, it aims to block<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">unlawful, systematic, and continuous disclosure<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of confidential information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the AFL-CIO, the Treasury Department, under Secretary Scott Bessent, has provided DOGE with access to an extensive database. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The database has names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and bank account details of millions of Americans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Union Claims Americans <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shouldn\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Be Forced To Share Financial Data With <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Musk\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Agency<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The union argues that individuals who submit financial information to the government should not <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be forced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to share it with Musk or his agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cT<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he scale of the intrusion into <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">individuals\u2019<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> privacy is massive and unprecedented,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the AFL-CIO said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moreover, the lawsuit comes amid broader criticism of former President Donald <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trump\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> cost-cutting initiatives.\u00a0 This includes appointing Musk to lead DOGE, an agency seemingly named after the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">billionaire\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> frequent references to Dogecoin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The controversy escalated after US Senator Ron Wyden claimed in a social media post that Treasury Secretary Bessent had granted DOGE<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">full access<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Treasury\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> payment systems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A day earlier, Wyden had formally demanded an explanation from Bessent regarding <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DOGE\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> level of authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEW: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ActiveRetirees?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@ActiveRetirees<\/a> is suing the Treasury Department for sharing confidential data with Elon Musk&#8217;s DOGE. <\/p>\n<p>Full release and suit here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2TfkRXpjkN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/2TfkRXpjkN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cOcK8TYfuj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/cOcK8TYfuj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Emily Soong (@emilymsoong) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emilymsoong\/status\/1886557062588416304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Concerns over <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Musk\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> influence also drew attention from top Democratic lawmakers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Elizabeth Warren held a press conference on 3 February 2025. They warned of the potential risks posed by <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DOGE\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> control over sensitive government systems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schumer announced plans to introduce legislation to prevent unauthorized intervention in Treasury operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cD<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OGE is not a real government agency,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schumer said.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It has no authority to make spending decisions or override federal law<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Warren went further, warning that Musk now holds unchecked power over crucial financial data.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The system is at the mercy of Elon Musk,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">she said, suggesting he could exploit the information for personal gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/crypto-forecast-best-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Coins with High Returns: Crypto Forecast 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vivek Ramaswamy Steps Back From DOGE Leadership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recently, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/vivek-ramaswamy-steps-back-from-doge-leadership-with-elon-musk-eyes-ohio-governor-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">announced his departure<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as co-leader of the DOGE. Reports suggested Ramaswamy is preparing to run for governor of Ohio, a move that aligns with speculation following his recent social media activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While Ramaswamy did not confirm his gubernatorial aspirations, CBS News and The New York Times reported that he <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is expected<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to announce his campaign soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-coinbase-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">15 New &amp; Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/union-groups-sue-us-treasury-over-elon-musks-access-to-sensitive-financial-data\/\">Union Groups Sue US Treasury Over Elon Musk\u2019s Access To Sensitive Financial Data<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A coalition of labor unions has filed a lawsuit against the US Treasury. It alleges that the treasury unlawfully granted Elon Musk\u2019s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to highly sensitive financial and personal data. The lawsuit, led by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), was filed in a Washington, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-11241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11241","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11241"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11241\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}