Coalition of US states to file lawsuit after Musk’s DOGE gains access to Americans’ personal data 

A group of more than a dozen U.S. states has announced plans to file a lawsuit to prevent Elon Musk’s team from accessing sensitive federal government payment systems containing personal data on Americans.

In a statement released by 13 Democratic attorneys general, including those from California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, and New York, the coalition stated their intention to file the lawsuit in defense of privacy rights and crucial funding relied upon by individuals and communities across the country.

Details on the timing and specifics of the lawsuit were not disclosed by the states’ coalition. DailyTech reached out to several U.S. state governments for comments but did not receive a response.

The lawsuit comes after Elon Musk’s team of private sector associates gained access to key U.S. government departments and datasets, raising concerns about the security of personal information of millions of Americans. Musk’s team, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, now has control over several federal agencies, prompting worries about national security risks due to Musk’s business ties with China.

Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world with a net worth exceeding $400 billion, has faced criticism for the access his team has obtained to sensitive government systems.

While the U.S. lacks nationwide data protection laws, individual states have laws in place to safeguard their residents’ data, including at the federal level.

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