IRS Improperly Shares Immigrants’ Data with ICE: Explained

Databreaches •Dissent • February 13, 2026

Erin Schilling and Erin Slowey report: The IRS’ improper disclosure of thousands of immigrants’ personal information to the Department of Homeland Security fulfilled early warnings that the data-sharing deal between the agencies would put taxpayer data at risk. The IRS and DHS in April 2025 agreed to data of immigrants to help with criminal... Source

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IRS Data Breach: Immigrant Information Shared with ICE The IRS improperly disclosed thousands of immigrants' personal information to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This incident stems from a data-sharing agreement established in April 2025, which aimed to assist in criminal investigations but ultimately compromised taxpayer data. Affected individuals include immigrants whose personal data was shared without consent. 1 sources 36

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