The recent directive for DOGE employees to cease using Slack has raised concerns regarding transparency and accountability under Elon Musk's leadership. The move is intended to transition the agency away from oversight by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), potentially limiting public access to records. This shift could allow DOGE to operate as a Presidential Records Act entity, which would delay FOIA requests for years. Critics highlight the implications for governance and transparency, expressing worry over the control of information in a democratic system—citing the need for software that guarantees user data autonomy instead of reliance on centralized servers. Many commenters criticize the potential lack of accountability and the risks associated with the operational changes within DOGE.