Elon Musk's newly formed agency, DOGE, is seeking direct access to sensitive IRS data, including the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which contains extensive taxpayer information. This move has raised concerns about data privacy and security, especially after a federal judge temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing the Treasury's payment system amid a lawsuit by 19 state attorneys general. Critics, including U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, warn that this could allow Musk's team to sift through personal taxpayer data, potentially impacting refund processes.