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Whistleblower: DOGE member took Social Security data to new job

News.Ycombinator • March 11, 2026

The Social Security Administration’s internal watchdog is investigating a complaint that alleges a former U.S. DOGE Service employee claimed he had access to two highly sensitive agency databases and planned to the information with his private employer — a claim that, if true, would constitute an unprecedented breach of security protocols at an agency that serves more than 70 million Americans.

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Former DOGE Employee Allegedly Stole Sensitive Social Security Data A former employee of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly stole sensitive personal data from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and stored it on a thumb drive. The whistleblower complaint indicates that the individual claimed to possess two restricted databases, the 'Numident' and the 'Master Death File', which could contain records for over 500 million Americans. This breach is under investigation by the SSA's inspector general. The databases include critical information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, and citizenship details. The former employee had previously held 'God-level' access to SSA systems. This incident follows previous allegations of DOGE members improperly accessing SSA data. The situation raises significant concerns about data security protocols at the SSA. The investigation is ongoing, and the SSA has not yet provided a public response. 2 sources 63

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