Protecting Taxpayer Privacy from U.S. DOGE Service’s IRS Data Access

I am writing to bring to your attention a serious concern regarding reports that Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service is seeking access to a heavily guarded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system containing detailed financial information on every taxpayer, business, and nonprofit in the country. This raises critical questions about taxpayer privacy and government oversight: 1. What legal authority or justification allows U.S. DOGE Service to access such sensitive IRS data? 2. What safeguards, if any, exist to prevent misuse of this financial information? 3. Could this data be used to target individuals or entities selectively, and what protections do taxpayers have against such potential abuses? If true, this sets a dangerous precedent for private entities to gain access to confidential financial records, which could be exploited for political, financial, or personal gain. This is an issue that affects all taxpayers, including those in our state, and demands urgent scrutiny at both state and federal levels. I urge you to investigate this matter, push for transparency, and take any necessary steps to ensure taxpayer privacy remains protected. If legislation is needed to prevent unauthorized access to such data, I hope you will advocate for it. I appreciate your leadership on this issue and look forward to you response.