US Department of Justice Temporarily Restricts DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems Amid Privacy Concerns

On February 6th, COINOTAG News reported that the US Department of Justice has decided to impose temporary restrictions on the “Government Efficiency Department” (DOGE), which is headed by Elon Musk. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by union members and retirees against the US Treasury Department. The lawsuit contends that allowing DOGE access to the Treasury’s extensive payment system, along with the sensitive personal data contained within, poses a breach of federal privacy regulations. In response, the Trump administration has submitted a motion seeking a formal agreement that outlines the new access protocols. The proposed order explicitly states that DOGE will be denied any access to payment records or systems operated by the US Treasury. However, it does permit limited access for two designated employees in the Treasury, Tom Klaus and Marko Elez, who can view records strictly on a read-only basis as required for their duties.