Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer data
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A coalition of unions and watchdog groups has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s DOGE team to prevent the access of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS. The legal action emerges amid broader concerns regarding Musk’s 'Department of Government Efficiency' accessing protected data across various federal agencies. Advocates, including former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, argue that taxpayer information is deeply personal and safeguarded by law, emphasizing that confidentiality is essential for maintaining public trust in the tax system. The article highlights historical misuse of taxpayer data, linking to legislative changes made since the Nixon administration.
DOGE and its game of governmental whack-a-mole has wreaked havoc on the American system of government and caused incredible concern for the privacy of the American public.
If you just take a look at your 1040 or whatever form you're filing, it's your family structure. It's your income from all sorts of sources.
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