The Supreme Court's conservative majority has permitted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), formerly under Elon Musk, to access sensitive Social Security Administration data, including personal and financial records of millions of Americans. This decision overturns a previous injunction and aims to address alleged fraud within the system.

Unions and privacy advocates have raised alarms over potential misuse of personal information, emphasizing the risks of granting such broad access. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, criticizing the urgency of the government's request and highlighting significant privacy concerns.

DOGE's access includes Social Security numbers, medical records, and tax information, raising fears about data security and individual privacy.