Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly pushing for access to the IRS systems, raising privacy concerns among lawmakers and taxpayers. Although no formal request has been made, reports suggest a DOGE team member may soon gain access to sensitive taxpayer information. The rationale provided is modernization of IRS infrastructure, which is outdated, with systems originating from the 1960s. However, fears persist regarding the potential implications of allowing a government department run by Musk excessive access to personal financial data.
DOGE is seeking access to IRS systems, raising privacy concerns as lawmakers worry about the implications of sensitive personal and financial data being accessible.
Despite no official access granted yet, DOGE is pushing for integration with IRS databases, citing modernization needs, which alarms taxpayers and lawmakers alike.
The IRS systems are in dire need of an upgrade, as many were established in the 1960s, but granting access to DOGE raises significant privacy issues.
Gavin Kliger, a DOGE engineer, is poised to gain access to sensitive IRS data, stoking fears about privacy implications surrounding taxpayer information.
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