The Email Debacle: OPM’s “Phishy” Moves Leave Feds in a Frenzy!
OPM wants a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit over its alleged illegal use of a new server for mass emails. The lawsuit claims OPM, with Elon Musk’s help, violated the E-Government Act. OPM argues the law’s privacy requirement doesn’t apply, but has since published a privacy impact assessment.
Hot Take:
Who knew that sending emails could lead to a courtroom drama that rivals any soap opera? OPM, Musk, and a mysterious server walk into a federal court… sounds like the start of a bad dad joke, but it’s actually the plot of this week’s episode of “As the Government Turns.”
Key Points:
- OPM is accused of using an unauthorized server to send mass emails without a required privacy impact assessment.
- The emails in question relate to workforce reduction efforts, including a deferred resignation offer.
- Federal employees reported the emails as potential phishing attempts.
- OPM argues that their use of the system does not violate the E-Government Act as it doesn’t handle public data.
- A court hearing is set to decide on a temporary restraining order against OPM’s email system.
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