The redesign of U.S. government websites by a White House office with ties to Elon Musk's 'department of government efficiency' (Doge) has raised concerns about potential violations of federal law and increased surveillance.

"An opaque #WhiteHouse office staffed largely by veterans of #ElonMusk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) has quietly rebuilt some of the federal government’s most sensitive websites – for passport applications, voter registration, prescription-drug pricing and children’s savings – in ways critics say appear to violate federal law." https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/28/government-website-visitor-tracking-surveillance-fears

The Guardian: ‘It’s dangerous and it’s going to erode trust’: redesign of US government websites stokes surveillance fears The National Design Studio, staffed by Doge veterans, installed visitor-tracking software on vital federal websites "...An opaque White House office staffed largely by veterans of Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) has quietly rebuilt some of the federal government’s most sensitive websites – for passport applications, voter registration, prescription-drug pricing and children’s savings – in ways critics say appear to violate federal law...." https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/28/government-website-visitor-tracking-surveillance-fears #cybersecurity #privacy #bigbrother #doge #fascism