Sen. Peters seeks details on DOGE access to agency IT systems amid concerns over protection of sensitive information

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ranking member Gary Peters (D-MI) is raising concerns over the impacts of the “Department of Government Efficiency” and its affiliated individuals getting access to sensitive information on federal systems, in letters to 24 federal agencies seeking details on their activities.

“Since January 23, 2025, employees working on behalf of the U.S. Digital Service (USDS), which the Administration is referring to as DOGE, have gained access to systems and databases at multiple federal agencies. Federal...