I.R.S. Bars Musk Ally From Seeing Personal Information
Briefly

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has mandated strict limitations on Gavin Kliger's access to individual tax returns while he works to enhance the agency’s technology and combat fraud. Assigned by the Trump administration, Kliger’s visibility into IRS data will be restricted, ensuring taxpayer privacy is maintained. An agreement stipulates that any necessary access to sensitive data must be anonymized. This development addresses concerns regarding the safeguarding of taxpayer information amidst ongoing scrutiny and litigation related to government database access by Musk's team.
The agreement outlines restrictions on Gavin Kliger's access to sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, ensuring proper checks are in place over his temporary assignment.
The IRS has expressed serious concerns about the potential breach of taxpayer privacy, requiring that any necessary access to sensitive data must be anonymized.
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