- The IRS has been found to have erroneously shared private taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- This data breach involves the sensitive taxpayer information of thousands of immigrants.
- The improper data sharing stemmed from an agreement made last year between the IRS and DHS.
- The specific details on the exact nature or scope of the shared data have not been disclosed.
- Such unauthorized data exchanges raise concerns about privacy and the secure handling of sensitive information by government agencies.
- This incident has likely prompted scrutiny and calls for accountability from both the IRS and DHS.
- There may be broader implications for collaboration between agencies, particularly concerning data handling and privacy protocols.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/irs-erroneously-shared-confidential-immigrant-taxpayer-data-dhs-court-filing)
