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US OPM opposes class certification in employees' case over unsecured data collection

( May 27, 2025, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Office of Personnel Management opposed class certification in a case brought by federal employees accusing it of failing to complete a legally required Privacy Impact Assessment, or PIA, for the GWES system, leaving it open to cyberattacks or privacy leaks. “A class action requires a clear class definition, consistency in the claims, and capable, experienced representation—none of which Plaintiffs have provided. Their motion for class certification falls short at every turn,” it said. See attached file. ...

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