DOGE assigns staffers to work at agency where it allegedly removed sensitive data

npr.orgPublished: 4/16/2025

Summary

### Summary: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has assigned two staffers to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), sparking concern among employees who believe sensitive labor data may have been removed from the agency's systems. A whistleblower, Daniel Berulis, alleged that DOGE accessed and deleted data, which the NLRB later denied. The atmosphere at the NLRB is chaotic due to these allegations, with staff expressing panic over data security. DOGE's access to the agency’s files has raised concerns about potential misuse of personal information protected by federal laws. Despite initial denials, evidence from Berulis suggests that DOGE did have access and performed activities within the NLRB's systems. A House Oversight Committee member has called for an investigation into these alleged activities. This incident is part of a broader pattern of concern over DOGE’s extensive data access across various federal agencies.