US EditionSocial Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans' sensitive data resigns from post
Charles Borges resigned citing a hostile work environment after revealing that the Department of Government Efficiency uploaded sensitive data of over 300 million Americans to an insecure cloud server.
- A Social Security official has resigned after alleging that the Department of Government Efficiency mishandled Americans' sensitive data, risking the information of over 300 million people.
- Critics, including Democrats and privacy advocates, have accused the Department of Government Efficiency of improper collection of personal data and allowing unvetted hires access to sensitive files.
- The official alleges that a culture of secrecy and fear developed after filing a whistleblower complaint.
- The official stated that he faced distress and an inability to perform his duties due to agency leadership’s actions since the complaint was filed.
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Social Security Admin whistleblower resigns after DOGE complaint
The Chief Data Officer of the U.S. Social Security Administration has resigned, days after accusing Department of Government Efficiency officials of copying data on more than 300 million people.
Who Is Charles Borges? Social Security Whistleblower Resigns
Charles Borges, the Chief Data Officer at the Social Security Administration (SSA), has resigned following his whistleblower complaint alleging that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) mishandled sensitive personal data of over 300 million Americans. Newsweek contacted the SSA and the White House via email and Borges via social media for comment on Saturday outside of usual working hours. Why It Matters In his resignation letter to SS…
Social Security Whistleblower Resigns Citing 'Culture Of Panic' Over Trump-Backed Data Modernization Efforts
Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging Trump-backed DOGE staff mishandled sensitive Social Security data, prompting denials from SSA and praise from former commissioner Martin O'Malley.
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