Department of Government Efficency

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Dem report concludes Department of Government Efficiency violates cybersecurity, privacy rules

Cyber Scoop September 25, 2025

Dem report concludes Department of Government Efficiency violates cybersecurity,...

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Trump budget proposal would slash more than 1,000 CISA jobs

Cyber Scoop June 2, 2025

Trump budget proposal would slash more than 1,000 CISA...

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Privacy-boosting tech could prevent breaches, data misuse with government aid, report says

Cyber Scoop March 25, 2025

Privacy-boosting tech could prevent breaches, data misuse with government...

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DOGE staffer violated security policies at Treasury Department, court filing shows

Cyber Scoop March 17, 2025

DOGE staffer violated security policies at Treasury Department, court...

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Amid personnel turmoil at cyber agencies, a government shutdown could increase potential harm

Cyber Scoop March 11, 2025

Amid personnel turmoil at cyber agencies, a government shutdown...

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Cyber workforce legislation vote gives rise to partisan rift on House Homeland Security Committee

Cyber Scoop February 26, 2025

Cyber workforce legislation vote gives rise to partisan rift...

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House Dems say DOGE is leaving publicly exposed entry points into government systems

Cyber Scoop February 25, 2025

House Dems say DOGE is leaving publicly exposed entry...

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No, that’s not the acting head of the Social Security Administration. That’s a former CISA employee.

Cyber Scoop February 21, 2025

No, that’s not the acting head of the Social...

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• Bennie Thompson
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Lawmakers fear Elon Musk, DOGE not adhering to privacy rules

Cyber Scoop February 5, 2025

Lawmakers fear Elon Musk, DOGE not adhering to privacy...

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CFPB proposes new rule to regulate expansive data broker industry

Cyber Scoop December 3, 2024

CFPB proposes new rule to regulate expansive data broker...

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