DOGE’s IT Misconduct Sparks Investigation and Lawsuit at Labor Agencies

April 17, 2025, 12:20 am

Two news pieces report on a developing controversy involving a government labor agency’s IT operations allegedly manipulated by DOGE’s team. One account features a whistleblower detailing the unauthorized rampage and irregular IT activities at the labor watchdog, which has prompted further scrutiny and calls for accountability. In a related development, a judge has allowed a lawsuit by labor unions challenging the controversial access practices to proceed, highlighting concerns over the integrity of sensitive government systems and potential cybersecurity lapses.

theregister.com / Whistleblower describes DOGE IT dept rampage at America's labor watchdog

Ignored infosec rules, exfiltrated data … then the mysterious login attempts from a Russian IP address began – claim Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation after a tech staffer at the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) blew the whistle on the cost-trimming DOGE's activities...

apnews.com/technology / Judge says labor unions' lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward - AP News

Judge says labor unions' lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward AP News

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 2 days ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #infosec #doge #techpolicy

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