Whistleblower Reveals DOGE's Alleged Unauthorized Copy of Social Security NUMIDENT Database

A critical whistleblower complaint filed by Charles Borges, SSA Chief Data Officer, alleges that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) improperly copied the entire NUMIDENT database, containing sensitive personal information for over 300 million Americans, into an unsecured cloud environment.

Key Details:

• Former DOGE employee John Solly requested copying the NUMIDENT database on June 10, 2025
• The database includes comprehensive personal information: Social Security numbers, names, birthdates, citizenship data, family details, phone numbers, and addresses
• Solly’s request was approved by DOGE-affiliated officials Michael Russo and Aram Moghaddassi, allegedly circumventing standard SSA security protocols
• A March 20, 2025 temporary restraining order forbidding external access to live Social Security data was reportedly disregarded

Cybersecurity Vulnerability:

• The cloud environment reportedly lacks independent security controls or audit mechanisms
• Potential risks include widespread identity theft, compromise of healthcare and food benefits
• SSA claims to be ‘unaware of any compromise’ despite the whistleblower’s detailed complaint

Context: This incident reveals profound systemic risks in government data handling, highlighting potential institutional capture mechanisms and the dangers of creating new government departments with insufficient oversight and cybersecurity protocols.

Significance: The event represents one of the most significant potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities involving U.S. government databases in 2025, with implications for the personal security of hundreds of millions of Americans.