The VA DATA Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing veterans' personal information with the U.S. DOGE Service (Department of Government Efficiency) and restricts how temporary government employees can access and use veterans' data. The law specifically bars special government employees from accessing, copying, or using veterans' data for commercial purposes or any reason not authorized by the VA Secretary, and requires that all veteran data be returned and destroyed when these employees leave their positions. The legislation protects sensitive veteran information including health records, Social Security numbers, financial data, and other personally identifying information. This bill directly affects the estimated 18 million veterans in the United States by safeguarding their privacy against unauthorized access or commercial exploitation. The act contains no specific appropriations or implementation timeline, placing responsibility on the VA Secretary to enforce these restrictions immediately upon passage.
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