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Federal Judge Permits Lawsuit Against Government Data Collection to Proceed
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to obtain records on millions of Americans to move forward. The legal action, initiated by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a privacy advocacy group, and several labor unions alongside over 100 current and former federal employees, targets DOGE, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and Elon Musk.
Lawsuit Challenges Data Access by Department of Government Efficiency
Filed in February, the plaintiffs in the lawsuit are contesting the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to sensitive federal employee records. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is also named in the suit due to its role in data management. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a leading privacy organization, is providing legal support, arguing that the DOGE’s data acquisition practices infringe upon personal privacy rights.
Motion to Dismiss Rejected, Case Advances
The government had filed a motion to dismiss the case, seeking to halt the legal proceedings. However, in a ruling on Thursday, the judge rejected this motion. This decision enables the lawsuit to continue, marking a procedural victory for the plaintiffs.
Plaintiffs Seek to Block Record Disclosure and Data Retrieval
The core objective of the lawsuit is to prevent the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from disclosing records to both DOGE and its agents. Furthermore, the plaintiffs are demanding the return of any information that has already been shared with DOGE. While the judge’s ruling permits the case to proceed, it is important to note that this is not a final judgment on the merits of the lawsuit. It simply allows the plaintiffs to present their case in court.
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