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Democrats Demand Answers on Palantir's IRS Database Role

6/19/2025

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Ten congressional Democrats, including Ron Wyden and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, seek clarity from Palantir about its involvement in an IRS database.
They assert this database may breach federal laws, particularly the Privacy Act, and heightens surveillance risks.
Palantir refutes these claims, emphasizing it is not developing a master database or engaging in mass surveillance.
The inquiry demands details on Palantir's government contracts and adherence to federal regulations.
Investigations by the Treasury Department and IRS are examining data access concerns from the Trump administration.

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Ten congressional Democrats, including Ron Wyden and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, seek clarity from Palantir about its involvement in an IRS database.
They assert this database may breach federal laws, particularly the Privacy Act, and heightens surveillance risks.
Palantir refutes these claims, emphasizing it is not developing a master database or engaging in mass surveillance.
The inquiry demands details on Palantir's government contracts and adherence to federal regulations.
Investigations by the Treasury Department and IRS are examining data access concerns from the Trump administration.