CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues
Hundreds of allegations have surfaced that Customs and Border Protection employees misused government databases to spy on romantic interests, ex-partners, and colleagues, according to records obtained by WIRED.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) workers allegedly used government databases to spy on exes, crushes, and colleagues, according to records obtained by WIRED. The documents detail hundreds of allegations of employees misusing internal tools to look up romantic interests and track coworkers’ cell phones. The misconduct spans years and raises serious privacy and security concerns within the federal agency.