CBP Employees Accused of Misusing Agency Databases for Personal Surveillance

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Hundreds of allegations have emerged against U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees for misusing internal government databases for personal reasons. Records obtained by WIRED reveal that workers allegedly used these tools to look up romantic interests, including ex-partners and crushes. Some employees are also accused of tracking the cell phones of colleagues without authorization. The allegations point to a pattern of abuse of privileged access to sensitive law enforcement systems within the agency.

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