Doge's Interest in IRS Data

Doge, Elon Musk's service, aims to gain access to the IRS's highly protected data systems, which consist of around 60 databases linked to the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS). This extensive system holds sensitive financial information for every taxpayer in the U.S., including bank information, tax balances, and personal data. The push for access is led by a young software engineer from Doge, who has been navigating through various government agencies to collect data. This raises significant questions about legal protections and the appropriateness of granting access to such sensitive information, especially since the IRS is under pressure to provide him with extensive access.