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Protect taxpayer privacy, prevent IDRS data misuse.

To: Rep. Joyce, Sen. Husted, Sen. Moreno

From: A verified voter in Willoughby, OH

February 17, 2025

This is a concerning situation where an individual affiliated with the DOGE group is expected to gain access to sensitive taxpayer information through the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS). The IDRS contains highly personal details like Social Security numbers, retirement account information, and details about pending adoptions. Allowing unauthorized access to this system would be a serious breach of privacy and a violation of laws protecting taxpayer data confidentiality. There need to be stringent safeguards and oversight measures in place to prevent the misuse of such sensitive data by any individual or group, regardless of their stated intentions. Taxpayers have a right to expect that their personal and financial information will remain secure and not be accessed or weaponized for any agenda, political or otherwise. Strict adherence to privacy laws and information security protocols must be maintained to preserve public trust in the IRS and the federal government as a whole. Therefore, I urge you to take immediate action to investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure that no improper access to the IDRS or other systems containing Americans' private data is granted. Robust data protection policies and enforcement measures are crucial to upholding civil liberties and preventing the erosion of privacy rights. Please prioritize this issue and take all necessary steps to safeguard the integrity of the IRS's information systems and the confidentiality of taxpayer records.

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