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DOGE sued by taxpayer groups and unions over access to IRS files

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by taxpayer advocacy groups and unions against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury. The lawsuit claims that the IRS has not adequately protected taxpayer information, following a significant data breach involving the personal tax information of former President Donald Trump and other wealthy individuals. The breach was allegedly facilitated by Charles Littlejohn, a former IRS contractor, who accessed and leaked the tax returns to the media. The plaintiffs argue that this incident highlights systemic failures in IRS data security, potentially violating taxpayer privacy rights. They are seeking a court order to force the IRS to enhance its security measures and are also requesting compensation for the costs incurred due to the breach. The lawsuit underscores concerns about the security of sensitive financial information held by government agencies.

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