Democrats Press OPM for Answers on Musk-Linked Email Server

Lawmakers and federal employees raise legal and security concerns over a hastily implemented email system used to contact millions of government workers.

• The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) implemented a new email system without conducting a legally required Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), sparking lawsuits and Congressional scrutiny.
• The email system, associated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was used to send severance offers to federal employees, raising questions about its legality and data security.
• Democratic lawmakers have demanded detailed explanations from OPM's acting director, including who authorized and installed the system and whether proper vetting occurred.
• OPM claims the system, called the Government-Wide Email System (GWES), operates entirely on government infrastructure and handles only internal employee data, but critics argue it poses cybersecurity risks.
• The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to halt the system's operation, with concerns over potential misuse of personal data and lack of oversight.

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