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Washington, D.C. – Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration's (SSA) chief data officer, has abruptly resigned following a whistleblower complaint alleging risky data management practices involving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and sensitive Social Security data access. His resignation has raised alarm about the potential compromise of personal information belonging to millions of Americans. Borges' departure underscores growing concerns about data security at the SSA, especially regarding the improper handling and potential misuse of Social Security information by DOGE employees. His whistleblower complaint paints a troubling picture of how agency oversight may have been circumvented, increasing the risks of…

Washington, D.C. – In a troubling turn of events, Charles Borges, the chief data officer at the Social Security Administration (SSA), has been forced to resign after raising serious concerns about a massive data security risk involving the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans. Borges revealed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) improperly uploaded unsecured sensitive data onto a vulnerable cloud server, putting citizens' most confidential information at risk. This whistleblower complaint, filed on Wednesday, exposed catastrophic lapses in data governance and security protocols within the SSA—and triggered intense workplace retaliation resulting in Borges' departure. Exposing Unsecured…

Montana – For many Montanans relying on Social Security, seeking help has become increasingly challenging due to severe staffing shortages at local Social Security offices. With over 258,000 residents receiving Social Security benefits, more than one in five Montanans depend heavily on this essential service, which contributes over $5 billion annually to the state's economy. As demand for Social Security assistance rises, Montana finds itself among the hardest hit states by workforce reductions, impacting the accessibility and quality of support for its residents. Staffing Crisis Deepens in Montana's Social Security Offices The Social Security Administration (SSA) is grappling with a…

Washington, D.C. – A high-ranking Social Security official, Charles Borges, has resigned from his post as the agency’s chief data officer following a whistleblower complaint accusing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of mishandling sensitive information of more than 300 million Americans. Borges claimed that DOGE officials improperly uploaded Social Security data to a cloud account lacking proper oversight, putting citizens’ most private information at significant risk. Borges stated that the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) reaction to his complaints has made his position untenable due to unethical and legally questionable constraints, as well as intense emotional and physical distress. The…

Washington, D.C. – In a startling development, Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) chief data officer, has resigned abruptly following serious allegations that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uploaded confidential information of millions of Americans to an insecure server. This resignation comes just three days after Borges publicly raised concerns about the potential national security and privacy risks posed by this alleged data mishandling. Borges' resignation highlights growing concerns about cybersecurity and data privacy within federal agencies, especially involving highly sensitive social security data vulnerable to misuse. Allegations of a Major Security Breach On Tuesday, Borges filed a…