9 h. ago Treasury agrees to block DOGE’s access to personal taxpayer data at IRS

Treasury agrees to block DOGE’s access to personal taxpayer data at IRS  The Washington Post

Economics

23 h. ago California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers

The California agency said National Public Data failed to register in the state as a data broker. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

25 h. ago UK healthcare giant HCRG confirms hack after ransomware gang claims theft of sensitive data

The prolific Medusa ransomware group claims to have stolen troves of data from HCRG, including patients’ sensitive health data © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

47 h. ago 'Only takes 3': Dems push personal data protection to turn GOP against Elon Musk's DOGE

House Democrats have launched a new public pressure campaign against the GOP's razor-thin majority.

Technology

51 h. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE Seeks Access to Americans’ Data, Alarming Government Employees

Employees from Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency are gaining access to vast amounts of information held by federal agencies, even as lawsuits try to stop them.

Politics

53 h. ago Struggle Over Americans’ Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government

Employees from Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency are gaining access to vast amounts of information held by federal agencies, even as lawsuits try to stop them.

Politics

3 d. ago As US newspaper outages drag on, Lee Enterprises blames cyberattack for encrypting critical systems 

Lee said it was analyzing whether sensitive or personal data was stolen in the cyberattack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

3 d. ago Elon Musk's latest move involves millions of Americans' personal tax details: Sources

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency requested access to an IRS data system that retains the personal tax information on millions of Americans, sources say.

Economics

4 d. ago Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS  The Washington Post

Economics