IRS-ICE Data Sharing Deal Lacked Safeguards
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The data sharing agreement between the IRS and ICE did not meet requirements to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of federal taxpayer data. A TIGTA report found flaws in the agreement.
IRS-ICE Data Sharing Deal Lacked Safeguards
The data sharing agreement between the IRS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not meet requirements to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of federal taxpayer data, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) said in a report released Monday. According to the report, the agreement lacked necessary safeguards to protect taxpayer confidential information.
TIGTA Recommendations
TIGTA recommended that the IRS take action to address the identified flaws and ensure the agreement complies with requirements to protect confidential information.
What to do next
- Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals — Order
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Source: law360.com