美最高法院允许“政府效率部”获取社会保障署敏感数据

Core Points - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the "Department of Efficiency" can access sensitive personal data from the Social Security Administration [1] - The ruling was supported by six conservative justices, while three liberal justices opposed it [1] - The Social Security Administration manages welfare programs and holds extensive personal information of the American public [1] Group 1: Legal Context - The lawsuit was brought by organizations including the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of Retired Persons, claiming that accessing personal information infringes on privacy rights [1] - The Trump administration argued that the "Department of Efficiency" needs this information to address issues of fraud and waste within federal agencies [1] Group 2: Background on the Department of Efficiency - The "Department of Efficiency" was established by an executive order signed by Trump on January 20, aimed at significantly reducing federal spending and improving government efficiency [2] - The department has faced criticism for its information-gathering practices and large-scale layoffs since its inception [2] - Elon Musk officially stepped down from the "Department of Efficiency" on May 30 [2]