#14158 — Dept. of Gov’t Efficiency (DOGE) (January 20, 2025)

Executive Order

Highlights

DOGE gets read-only unclassified data.

Key Compliance/Risk Cue

Under EO 14158, federal agencies are directed to provide DOGE with full and prompt access to all unclassified agency records, software systems, and IT systems, to the maximum extent consistent with law.

Litigation Snapshot

NY + 18 other state AGs are challenging DOGE but not specifically challenging the EO that created DOGE. They claim unauthorized access to payment systems by DOGE. Status: Preliminary injunction in place, blocking DOGE's access. IF THE PI IS NATIONWIDE, IT COULD BE AT RISK DUE TO TRUMP v. CASA. On August 12, 2025, the 4th Circuit overturned (i.e., lifted) the preliminary injunction that was blocking DOGE’s access to sensitive federal data.

URLs

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/29/2025-02005/establishing-and-implementing-the-presidents-department-of-government-efficiency