A former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower is running for office in Maryland. The whistleblower, Chuck Borges, had a falling out with the agency's leadership over its handling of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and benefits records. Despite his efforts to raise concerns internally, Borges claims that he was silenced by officials who told him not to answer questions about DOGE's activities.
Borges's experience raises questions about government dysfunction and the misuse of power. In an interview with WIRED, Borges described feeling isolated from colleagues and unable to access information necessary for his role as data chief. He also claimed that he was denied permission to hold a data governance council, which is meant to ensure that data standards and rules are followed.
The whistleblower's concerns about DOGE's activities focus on the agency's decision to move sensitive SSA data to an unsecure cloud environment. Borges claims that this move posed significant risks, including the potential for data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Borges's decision to become a whistleblower was motivated by his concern that he could no longer verify the safety and security of public data in his role as CDO. He believes that he had a responsibility to raise concerns about DOGE's activities, even if it meant ending his career.
As a Maryland state senator, Borges hopes to bring his experience in executive management and tech savvy to bear on issues related to sustainable growth and regional development. He sees his region as uniquely positioned for growth due to its combination of biodiversity, agricultural expertise, and proximity to DC and the military base.
Borges's campaign is seen as a bid to address government dysfunction and promote greater transparency and accountability in public data management. His experience as a whistleblower has given him a unique perspective on these issues, and he hopes that his elected office will allow him to make a positive impact.
Borges's experience raises questions about government dysfunction and the misuse of power. In an interview with WIRED, Borges described feeling isolated from colleagues and unable to access information necessary for his role as data chief. He also claimed that he was denied permission to hold a data governance council, which is meant to ensure that data standards and rules are followed.
The whistleblower's concerns about DOGE's activities focus on the agency's decision to move sensitive SSA data to an unsecure cloud environment. Borges claims that this move posed significant risks, including the potential for data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Borges's decision to become a whistleblower was motivated by his concern that he could no longer verify the safety and security of public data in his role as CDO. He believes that he had a responsibility to raise concerns about DOGE's activities, even if it meant ending his career.
As a Maryland state senator, Borges hopes to bring his experience in executive management and tech savvy to bear on issues related to sustainable growth and regional development. He sees his region as uniquely positioned for growth due to its combination of biodiversity, agricultural expertise, and proximity to DC and the military base.
Borges's campaign is seen as a bid to address government dysfunction and promote greater transparency and accountability in public data management. His experience as a whistleblower has given him a unique perspective on these issues, and he hopes that his elected office will allow him to make a positive impact.
... I mean who wants to risk their career for what feels like a minor disagreement? It's crazy how one person can bring attention to some major issues with government accountability and data management 
As a former SSAs data chief, he knows the inner workings of the agency all too well. And his concerns about DOGE's activities are legit, especially when it comes to sensitive SSA data 
Borges is trying to bring some much-needed transparency to Maryland politics and I'm rooting for him 
. As someone who loves nostalgic 90s movies, I gotta admire the underdog story aspect of this whole whistleblower thing. But at the same time, it's wild that he felt silenced and isolated from his own colleagues 
. I mean, come on, shouldn't we be able to trust our government to handle sensitive data without freaking out? 
. He's got some real expertise in tech and management, which could help bring some much-needed transparency and accountability to public data management. And let's be real, his experience as a whistleblower has given him a unique perspective on how things can go wrong, so he's not just winging it 
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. Maybe this is exactly what Maryland needs – someone who's not afraid to speak truth to power and make some real changes 
. Fingers crossed! 
... I think it's great that he's focusing on sustainable growth and regional development - those are issues that really need attention. And I gotta say, the fact that he's from Maryland makes me a bit more optimistic about the whole thing 
still, his experience does highlight the need 4 greater transparency & accountability in public data management 
The thing that gets me though is how he was silenced by officials when he tried to speak up about DOGE's activities. That's not right at all... It raises some serious questions about power and accountability in our government. I'm curious to see if he can bring some much-needed transparency and scrutiny to the table as a senator. 
- I'm all about it! 
. It's not surprising that he was silenced by officials who are more concerned with maintaining the status quo than doing what's right, but it's a wake-up call for all of us to pay attention and demand better accountability 
. Now, if he becomes a senator, I hope he'll use his expertise to make sure public data is protected and we get more transparency in government 
. Running for office because you got "silenced" by your bosses is just a fancy way of saying you can't hack it 
. I mean, who needs experience in executive management and tech to be a senator? Just throw some buzzwords around and people will eat it up 
. And what's with his whole "bringing transparency and accountability to public data management" thing? Sounds like just more bureaucratic jargon 
. I bet he'll just end up making the same old stuff, just with a fancy title 
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! As someone who's been following the whole saga with DOGE, it's crazy how they moved sensitive SSA data to an unsecure cloud environment without even consulting experts in the field 
. I mean, come on, that's just basic cybersecurity 101! It's no wonder Chuck felt silenced by officials and had to go rogue as a whistleblower.
I can only imagine how tough it must be for Chuck Borges to speak out against the people he used to trust. It takes a lot of courage to go up against those in power, especially when you know it might cost you your job and maybe even your reputation 
. It's heartbreaking that he felt silenced by officials and had his concerns ignored. 
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. But seriously, this guy's got a legit problem on his hands - moving sensitive data to the cloud is like playing a game of digital Russian roulette! What if hackers find it? 
At least he's doing something about it now... and I'm sure his tech savvy skills will come in handy for all those sustainable growth and development issues 
. Maybe Maryland will finally get the transparency and accountability it deserves - fingers crossed, guys! 
. like how did one person go from being a respected data chief to being silenced by officials? and now he's all about speaking out and fighting for transparency in gov... its kinda inspiring, ya know? 
but at the same time, it makes me wonder what other skeletons are hiding in those agencies we trust with our sensitive info 
. idk, just food for thought
