DOGE's IRS and SEC Accounts on X: A New Chapter in Government Efficiency

DOGE Sets Up Accounts for IRS and SEC on X

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has established accounts on X for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), focusing on insights to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse within these agencies. Elon Musk, spearheading DOGE's initiatives to trim down government expenditure, shared the announcements on Monday.

Concerns Surrounding Data Access

As DOGE seeks access to the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) utilized by the IRS, privacy concerns have been raised. Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to acting IRS Commissioner Douglas O'Donnell, questioning DOGE's access to sensitive IRS systems and highlighting potential privacy risks. They emphasized that there are no executive orders that allow the transfer of taxpayer data to DOGE personnel.

Incidents of Data Privacy in DOGE's Mission

Conflicts have emerged as DOGE has moved through various governmental agencies, repeatedly aiming for access to the technological infrastructure. Recently, DOGE staff engaged in a dispute with Treasury official David Lebryk while attempting to access a vital federal payment system. Although two DOGE employees gained system access, concerns about data manipulation and security continue to linger.