Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14243 to combat waste, fraud, and abuse by promoting data sharing among federal agencies. This order mandates agency leaders to dismantle barriers to accessing unclassified data, thereby improving efficiency and oversight. While this initiative aims to streamline government operations, it raises potential legal and political implications regarding data privacy and inter-agency cooperation, as well as the balance between transparency and security.