IRS Launches Program to Spot Insider Data Threats
Published Date: 9/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The IRS is starting a new computer matching program to help spot insider risks and protect your personal info. This affects anyone whose data the IRS handles and aims to keep things safe without costing extra money. The program follows important privacy rules and will be carefully reviewed to make sure your info stays secure.
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IRS Insider Risk Data Matching Program
The IRS is starting an Insider Risk Management (InRM) computer matching program under Privacy Act section 552a(e)(12) and OMB Circular No. A-108 to spot insider risks and protect personal information. The notice says this affects anyone whose data the IRS handles and aims to protect data without costing extra money, and that the program will be reviewed for privacy compliance.
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