DOGE Accused of Building Massive Database of Americans’ Data

A group of House Democrats has raised serious concerns about DOGE, alleging that the organization is constructing a comprehensive “master database” containing sensitive personal information of American citizens.

According to reports, this database could potentially combine records from the IRS, Social Security Administration (SSA), and voting records, raising significant privacy and security concerns.

Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA), in a letter to the SSA’s Inspector General, called for an investigation into DOGE. He claims that the entity, initially intended to streamline the federal government, is instead creating a “cross-agency master database” of private data.

Reports suggest that this database is being integrated into the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS). Information indicates that vast amounts of personal data from the IRS, SSA, and voter records from Pennsylvania and Florida have been uploaded to USCIS servers.

Whistleblowers from the SSA have testified that DOGE engineers accessed the agency’s IT system with the intention of combining data into a single database. This raises concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and potential violations of privacy laws.

The House Committee has received reports about DOGE’s efforts to consolidate sensitive information from various agencies. Concerns have been raised about DOGE engineers attempting to create specialized computers with full access to multiple agency networks and databases, potentially undermining cybersecurity measures.

While previous investigations have uncovered DOGE’s data harvesting activities, this is the first allegation that the organization is pooling all data into one giant database.

Rep. Connolly emphasized the importance of data sharing across government agencies but stressed the need for sensitivity and concern for privacy and security.

Critics warn that this cross-agency database could violate privacy laws, create cybersecurity risks, and be used for mass surveillance. John Davisson from the Electronic Privacy Information Center called it “terrifying,” stating that it could be used in many different ways.

Tags: DOGE, data privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, Rep. Gerald Connolly, Social Security Administration, IRS, Department of Homeland Security