A former employee of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is accused of stealing a large amount of Americans' personal data from the Social Security Administration, according to a whistleblower report.

The allegations center on a former DOGE member who allegedly accessed and copied Social Security data while working at the Social Security Administration, with plans to use the information in his subsequent role. The data was reportedly placed on a thumb drive during the theft.

The whistleblower claims the former employee intended to utilize the stolen personal information at his new position after leaving the Social Security Administration. The scope and specific nature of the data allegedly taken has not been fully detailed in available reports.

The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, was established to identify ways to reduce government spending and improve efficiency across federal agencies. The allegations raise questions about data security protocols and employee vetting processes within government agencies.

Neither DOGE representatives nor the Social Security Administration have publicly responded to the allegations. The matter appears to involve potential violations of federal data protection laws and government employee conduct standards.