Protecting Taxpayer Data from Unauthorized Access

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding recent reports that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to gain access to sensitive taxpayer information within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If permitted, this action would set a dangerous precedent for government overreach, potential political abuse, and violations of taxpayer privacy. According to the Associated Press, DOGE is seeking access to the IRS’s Integrated Data Retrieval System, which contains personal financial records of millions of Americans. While the stated intent is to detect and prevent fraud, there is no justification for allowing unelected officials, particularly those with clear political and business interests, to have direct access to such sensitive information. This level of intrusion could open the door to misuse of data, targeted political retaliation, and an erosion of public trust in the IRS. Furthermore, bipartisan opposition from legal experts, lawmakers, and state attorneys general highlights the clear legal and ethical violations that DOGE’s actions present. Taxpayer information should remain protected under strict oversight, and any attempts to breach these protections must be met with immediate congressional intervention. I urge you to take the following actions: 1 Demand Transparency – Call for an immediate congressional inquiry into DOGE’s efforts to access IRS data and ensure accountability for any misuse of government resources. 2 Enact Legislative Protections – Introduce or support legislation that explicitly prohibits agencies like DOGE from obtaining direct access to taxpayer records without judicial or congressional approval. 3 Protect Taxpayer Privacy – Ensure that the IRS remains an independent entity that upholds privacy laws and prevents politically motivated interference in financial records. Allowing such access would set a dangerous precedent that could be exploited in the future. The American people deserve a government that respects their privacy and upholds the rule of law. I urge you to take swift action to prevent this blatant overreach. Thank you for your time and your commitment to protecting the rights of your constituents. I look forward to your response. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/doge-treasury-irs-taxpayer-data-musk-7d6b80e429106250afa6d02e55a981b1