New York Court Throws Privacy Lifeline, Halts OPM Data Spill to DOGE
A New York federal judge ruled that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management violated the Privacy Act by sharing records with DOGE. This decision is a victory for privacy, with the court considering halting DOGE’s access and requiring data deletion. The OPM’s cybersecurity practices were also found lacking, raising privacy concerns for millions.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) just got a stern talking-to from the Privacy Police! In a plot twist straight out of a cybersecurity drama, a New York judge has put the kibosh on OPM’s ‘leakage’ of sensitive personnel records to the hilariously named DOGE. Sorry DOGE, no snooping here! You might want to stick to memes.
Key Points:
- New York federal judge grants a preliminary injunction against OPM for violating the Privacy Act.
- OPM accused of unlawfully sharing sensitive personnel data with DOGE.
- Millions of federal employees’ data at potential risk due to these disclosures.
- Groups such as EFF and unions are leading the charge for privacy protection.
- OPM’s history of data breaches makes this a recurring cybersecurity nightmare.
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