A group of House and Senate Democrats, led by Ron Wyden and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is raising concerns over Palantir's contractual role with the IRS. The lawmakers allege that the company is assisting in building a searchable database of taxpayer records that could infringe on privacy rights and violate federal tax laws. The letter describes the potential system as a disturbing 'surveillance nightmare', with deep implications for civil liberties reminiscent of past human rights violations linked to data misuse.
"The surreptitious compiling of vast data banks by the government raises significant ethical concerns, especially when the confidentiality of taxpayer information appears compromised."
"Drawing parallels to historical contexts in which industries have enabled government overreach, the letter underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the data-driven age."
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