Taylor Cusimano reports:
The University of California Student Association (UCSA) has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education (ED) and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an agency tied to Elon Musk and established under the 2024 Trump administration. As a prominent student-led organization, UCSA is challenging the federal government’s management of student data.
Representing over 230,000 students across 10 UC campuses, UCSA is suing the ED and DOGE for unlawfully sharing sensitive student information. The lawsuit raises significant concerns about privacy rights, government transparency, and personal data protection.
According to the legal filings, “People who take out federal student loans to afford higher education should not be forced to share their sensitive information with ‘DOGE.’” This case has significant implications, as it could establish critical legal boundaries preventing the federal government from sharing student data without explicit consent, reinforcing privacy protections for millions of Americans. If successful, the lawsuit may set a precedent for stronger protections over student data.
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