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DOGE's access to Treasury data risks US financial standing and raises security worries, experts warn


Published on 2025-02-11 14:00:44 - MSN
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  • The Department of Government Efficiency's embed into the federal government has raised a host of concerns, transforming a debate over how to cut government waste into a confrontation over privacy rights and the nation's financial standing in the world.

The article from MSN discusses concerns raised by experts regarding the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) access to sensitive Treasury data, which could potentially compromise U.S. financial security. The DOE, through its Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), has been granted access to critical financial data to help protect against cyber threats. However, this access has sparked worries about the security of this information, given the DOE's history of cybersecurity issues. Experts warn that this could risk the U.S.'s financial standing internationally, as any breach or misuse of this data could lead to significant economic repercussions. There are calls for stringent oversight, enhanced security measures, and a reassessment of how such sensitive data is shared between government departments to mitigate these risks.

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