📢 People Power is taking on Elon Musk & DOGE
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Urgent Call-to-Action: How to Protect Your Data from Elon Musk & DOGE
Friends, this is an urgent call to action to uncover how Elon Musk and his DOGE stooges are using our data by requiring them to adhere to the Privacy Act.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently issued an injunction mandating Elon Musk and DOGE's compliance with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The FOIA is a foundational law for government transparency, reinforcing the Privacy Act's provisions by allowing citizens to access their records held by government agencies. This ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing battle for privacy rights and government accountability. House Representative Jamie Raskin has shared a quick and easy way to protect our data.
To take action, citizens can visit the designated website to download and print the Privacy Act request form
Complete all fields and sign. Please note you must be a US citizen to file this form.
Mail to U.S. Department of Government Efficiency 736 Jackson Place, NW Washington, D.C. 20503 and a second version to United States Digital Service 736 Jackson Place, NW Washington, D.C. 20503
By submitting this form directly to DOGE, individuals can request access to their data and determine whether it has been shared with other agencies or private entities. With 340 million Americans eligible to exercise this legal right, there is an unprecedented opportunity to expose DOGE's surveillance activities and protect personal information. Please note that the form must be printed, filled out, signed, and mailed. We also recommend you keep a copy for your records and note when it was sent.
The response from DOGE to these requests will be critical. Further legal consequences are expected if the agency fails to comply with the District Court's injunction. This development raises concerns over unchecked government surveillance and the influence of billionaires in matters of public privacy. If Musk and DOGE assume governance privileges, they must also bear the responsibilities that come with it.
Democracy necessitates safeguarding individual rights and government transparency as a means of protecting the consolidation of power among a few. The issue extends beyond personal data; it is a fight for the fundamental right to privacy and accountability that ensures a government remains answerable to its citizens.
Transparency isn't just a legal right—it’s a civic duty. Every citizen has a role in safeguarding privacy and democracy for the future of the United States.
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