What concerns are being raised about access to sensitive government records?

According to CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott McFarland, there is growing concern over attempts to break down traditional barriers that protect sensitive government records. Typically, these records are accessible only to career employees and deliberately kept separate from political appointees to prevent misappropriation. Critics argue that a significant process is underway that could potentially grant political appointees access to sensitive information that was previously restricted. This represents a fundamental shift in how confidential government data is handled and protected, potentially compromising the longstanding segregation between career civil servants and political officials.