A coalition of labor unions has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's team, alleging that the Trump administration violated federal privacy laws by granting access to systems containing personal information on tens of millions of Americans without consent. The suit warns of safety risks to this data, which includes Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, home addresses, and more. The lawsuit also accuses DOGE of using the data for purposes beyond its intended use, potentially violating the Privacy Act. It seeks to halt Musk's team from accessing this data, including Treasury systems and an OPM database with information on federal employees.
People protest during a rally against Elon Musk outside the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. WASHINGTON — A coalition of labor unions filed a lawsuit Monday asking a federal court to stop Elon Musk ’s team from accessingSo long, penny! Trump orders US to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints
The cuts will not affect core operations at IES, including the NAEP exam, known as the nation’s report card, and the College Scorecard, which provides data about the cost and outcomes of U.S. universities, the department said. The suit asks a federal court to stop Musk’s team from accessing that data along with Treasury systems and an OPM database with sensitive information on all 2.3 million federal employees. It also seeks the destruction of any records that were already disclosed.
The suit also is backed by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
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