Rep. Latimer Helps Introduce New Bill to Stop Musk from Invading Americans’ Privacy

February 6, 2025 Press Release Taxpayer Data Protection Act ensures trusted public servants, not Elon Musk, can access personal information WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) joined dozens of House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act . This legislation is a direct response to Elon Musk’s shameful invasion of Americans’ privacy. The Taxpayer Data Protection Act will stop people with conflicts of interest or without a security clearance from accessing the highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system–which is responsible for Social Security and Medicare benefits. “I have heard from hundreds of my constituents that they are concerned about Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal payment system and what it means for their sensitive information and privacy. I am proud to support the Taxpayer Data Protection Act so that Congress can hold the Trump Administration accountable and prevent Musk and his minions from rifling through the private data of everyday Americans. We must act now,” said Rep. Latimer. If passed, the Taxpayer Data Protection Act bill will curb corruption and protect Americans’ privacy by ensuring that only trusted public servants without conflicts of interest and with appropriate security clearances can access the Treasury Department’s most sensitive systems. The text of the legislation is here . Issues : Congress