The Privacy Act (part of the Freedom of Information Act) enables citizens to find out what personal information any government agency has collected on them. Recently, a federal judge held that DOGE must respond to Privacy Act requests – so let’s file a few (or a million)!
Just fill out this form, print it, and mail it (address provided). DOGE will then have a legal obligation to respond. At the very least, you might learn something interesting about how Musk and his minions are collecting and using your data – and if enough of us file these requests, we might at least slow down their rampage through our public institutions.
This is an effort led by Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, who asks that you let his office know once you’ve submitted your request.
It’s all about volume, so please share widely!