Trump admin admits DOGE employees had access to off-limits Social Security data

The Trump administration has admitted that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers working at the Social Security Administration (SSA) had unauthorized access to sensitive Social Security data. According to a court filing, the SSA broke protocols and provided more access to this data than previously disclosed. The administration also acknowledged that these DOGE employees were in contact with a political advocacy group investigating election fraud. The Justice Department informed a federal court in Maryland that the SSA had not fully complied with a previous court order and had made inaccurate statements to the court. This admission came in a document correcting the record in a case filed against the administration. The article highlights the breach of protocols and the potential misuse of sensitive personal information by government employees, as well as the administration's efforts to address the issue and provide a more accurate account of the situation.