A team of people employed by Elon Musk has been put in charge of the U.S. government human resources agency, and have restricted civil servants' access to critical computer systems containing sensitive personnel data. This action is part of President Donald Trump's initiative to downsize government and install loyalists in key positions. Critics argue that these restrictions raise significant concerns about cybersecurity and oversight. Supporters believe such measures are necessary for the move to streamline government operations. This has led to unease among civil servants and concerns about potential misuse of the data, containing sensitive information about thousands of government workers.
See "Musk aides lock workers out of OPM computer systems", Tim Reid, Reuters, February 3, 2025