💨 Abstract

The Supreme Court allowed the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) to access the Social Security Administration's (SSA) extensive, personal data on most Americans, rejecting a lower court's restriction. The decision, opposed by the court's liberal justices, raises concerns about potential misuse of highly sensitive information. The SSA's complex systems, housing lifetime data, need careful handling to prevent errors and misinterpretations, as noted by legal experts.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff