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Kelley R. Taylor

Elon Musk, DOGE Target IRS Tax Records: Is Your Personal Data at Risk?

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Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ignited another controversy by requesting unprecedented access to the IRS' most sensitive data systems. That data includes Social Security numbers, bank account information, and more for millions of U.S. taxpayers.

Some privacy experts and government officials warn that granting Musk's team access to this private taxpayer data poses significant risks and raises serious concerns.

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