Elon Musk's DOGE faces legal battle over access to sensitive Labor Department data: Why it’s a major concern for worker privacy and government transparency
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By Business News Today
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Elon Musk's DOGE faces legal battle over access to sensitive Labor Department data: Why it’s a major concern for worker privacy and government transparency
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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is encountering significant legal hurdles as it seeks access to sensitive information within the U.S. Department of Labor. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a major labor union, has filed a lawsuit to prevent DOGE from accessing the department's systems.