Two Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) representatives, with ties to Silicon Valley and SpaceX, are seeking unprecedented access to sensitive IRS taxpayer data, potentially violating federal law. One staffer, Sam Corcos, CEO of a healthcare tech company, demanded detailed taxpayer information, while his colleague discussed a broad agreement allowing agencies wide access. This comes amidst a broader effort to grant sweeping data access to DOGE, raising concerns, especially given Corcos’ wife’s past involvement with a venture capital firm linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, Suleyman Kerimov. The IRS commissioner has reportedly shown openness to these requests, despite significant legal and privacy risks. The situation underscores concerns about data security and potential conflicts of interest.
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reviewing a request granting Elon Musk’s “Doge” team access to sensitive taxpayer data. This access, potentially given to software engineer Gavin Kliger, would encompass broad access to IRS systems, including personal financial records. The request comes amidst Doge’s controversial review of federal agencies and planned IRS layoffs, aiming to modernize outdated systems and address waste, fraud, and abuse. This action, however, has spurred lawsuits and raises concerns regarding data security.
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Musk’s DOGE, a seemingly innocuous cryptocurrency, is now at the center of a firestorm, raising serious concerns about taxpayer data privacy. The situation revolves around DOGE’s alleged acquisition of access to sensitive IRS data, a move that has sent shockwaves through the agency and ignited widespread public alarm. The sheer potential for misuse of this information is terrifying, triggering fears of widespread blackmail and financial manipulation.
This access to personal taxpayer data, previously considered sacrosanct, has many deeply worried. The scale of the potential damage is staggering, encompassing everything from individual financial records to highly personal details about citizens and businesses.… Continue reading
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