What personal data do US government agencies hold on me?

Taxes, health records, travel, benefits apps, licenses — basically your life's spreadsheet.

How worried should I be about government sharing my data?

Very. Polls show bipartisan alarm; recent policy shifts enable unchecked swaps.

What can I do to protect my data from public agencies?

Minimize sharing, use privacy laws like FOIA to audit, push lawmakers for limits — but good luck.

Fed's Data Dragnet Has Americans From Both Sides Yelling 'Enough'

Your SSN, medical history, voting record — all sitting in some federal vault, ripe for sharing. Americans are done with it, polls show, demanding real oversight before it's too late.

theAIcatchup Apr 02, 2026 4 min read 32 views

Protest sign reading 'Hands Off My Data' outside federal building with American flags

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Bipartisan American worry over personal data held by government agencies hits new highs. 𝕏
Recent federal moves ditch privacy norms for broad data sharing. 𝕏
Accountability lacking; contractors profit while citizens demand reforms. 𝕏

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