Elon Musk's Associates' Access to Federal Human Resources Databases

SOURCE www.muskwatch.com
Elon Musk's associates at the Office of Personnel Management have been granted access to sensitive federal human resources databases, raising privacy and security concerns. Musk's team can extract personal information from databases, including medical histories and Social Security numbers. The arrangement poses risks of data breaches and unauthorized access by outside actors.

Key Points

  • Elon Musk's team at OPM has unprecedented access to federal human resources databases
  • Access includes personal information like medical histories, Social Security numbers, and employment records
  • Concerns raised about privacy, security risks, and potential unauthorized access by outside actors

Cons

  • Privacy and security risks associated with unauthorized access to sensitive personal information of federal employees
  • Potential vulnerabilities to data breaches and exploitation by outside actors
  • Concerns about legality and proper procurement processes in granting access to databases