In a significant development, Kilian Kagle, the privacy officer of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, has resigned amid controversy surrounding the DOJ's decision to share sensitive voter registration data with the Department of Homeland Security. This move has sparked criticism for potentially violating federal privacy laws, and the analysis suggests that the situation is causing growing concern.
DOJ's Plan to Share Sensitive Information
The DOJ's plan involves sharing sensitive information, including partial Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers, with DHS. Legal experts have expressed concerns that the lack of public privacy notices, as mandated by federal law, could constitute a breach of the Privacy Act.
Voter Rolls Collection and Concerns
Currently, the DOJ has collected voter rolls from 17 states, predominantly led by Republican governors, and intends to utilize DHS's SAVE system to identify noncitizens and deceased registrants. This initiative has raised alarms regarding the aggregation of citizen data across various government agencies, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability in handling personal information.
In a related development, Kalshi has appointed Stephanie Cutter as a policy adviser, enhancing its political connections. This strategic move follows the recent controversy surrounding the DOJ's data-sharing decision. For more details, see read more.
