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The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it

The article from LAist discusses the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) initiative called Data Analytical Services (DAS), which aims to consolidate and analyze vast amounts of data from various government sources to enhance national security. This program, known colloquially as "Doge," seeks to integrate data from agencies like ICE, CBP, and the Secret Service to create a comprehensive surveillance tool. Critics argue that this could lead to widespread surveillance, potentially violating privacy rights and disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. The initiative has sparked concerns over civil liberties, with fears that it could enable unchecked government surveillance, reminiscent of past controversial programs like the NSA's PRISM. Despite assurances from DHS that the data would be used responsibly, there's significant pushback from privacy advocates and some legislators who are wary of the implications for individual freedoms and the potential for misuse or abuse of such a powerful data aggregation system.

Read the Full LAist Article at:
[ https://laist.com/news/politics/the-government-already-knows-a-lot-about-you-doge-is-trying-to-access-all-of-it ]