Senator Jacky Rosen has sent a letter to Robert Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) today regarding recent cuts.
According to a release from the senator's office, the letter expresses her deep concerns and demands answers in regards to the cutting of information technology (IT) and cybersecurity staff at HHS.
The letter focuses on the risks posed to American's health data if it is left unprotected.
"I write to express my deep concerns over the recent reports that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has removed key Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity personnel and leadership, leaving critical infrastructure unprotected and unmaintained," wrote Senator Rosen. "I’m concerned the elimination of these key staff was made without clear justification or regard to the risk to cybersecurity, network and system functionality, and the potential for Americans’ health data to go unprotected."
Read the full letter below, or get more information about Senator Rosen at her website.
