Nixon Administration abuses led to the passage of strict tax privacy laws. That’s one reason moves by DOGE to access sensitive data are so controversial.

Those with knowledge of DOGE’s attempt to access IRS records said that, as of Monday morning, access had yet to be given, but one of the people noted that it was being considere

The data system DOGE wants access to includes people’s bank account information, Social Security numbers — and whether they’re under investigation by the IRS.