A series of whistleblower claims have emerged regarding a former DOGE employee who allegedly stole sensitive Social Security Administration (SSA) data. Reports indicate that this ex-engineer improperly accessed sensitive records and may have taken data on millions of individuals to a new job, using a thumb drive to facilitate the transfer. Ranking Member Robert Garcia has announced an expansion of the investigation into these potential data breaches, which could pose significant risks to the Social Security system. The SSA watchdog is currently examining whether a DOGE engineer copied databases without authorization. These allegations highlight ongoing concerns about data security within the agency.