Elon Musk's DOGE Under Scrutiny: GAO Audits Data Handling Amid Privacy Concerns

The Government Accountability Office is auditing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for potential privacy violations in its data handling practices across federal agencies, responding to congressional concerns over DOGE's activities.

• The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is auditing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its handling of data at several federal agencies.
• The audit is examining DOGE's adherence to privacy and data protection laws, including reviewing system access granted to DOGE operatives and incident reports of potential misuse.
• The GAO audit is expected to be completed by the end of spring and will yield a public report, in response to requests from congressional leaders concerned about DOGE's activities.