What Is DOGE? Here's What to Know About the Government Group and How Elon Musk Is Involved

There also has been backlash over what data DOGE can access. Several agencies, including the Department of Education and Treasury Department, have attempted to block DOGE’s access to data due to its sensitive nature.

DOGE is also seeking access to IRS data that includes extensive information about taxpayers and allows IRS employees to research accounts, request returns, enter transactions and collection information and generate “notices, collection documents and other outputs,” according to the IRS.