How is this even legal? Filed my 1040 and got a letter from the IRS saying I needed to verify using the irs website, while going through the motions it’s asking to use and disclose my biometric data to identify me and requiring me to submit my license.
What are my options here? Am I required to submit? My biggest worry is the implication of things to come by submitting to this forceful hand.
Found this:
IRS to end use of facial recognition to identify taxpayers - 2/7/22
WASHINGTON – The IRS said Monday it will suspend the use of facial recognition technology to authenticate people who create online accounts after the practice was criticized by privacy advocates and lawmakers.
The agency said it would no longer use a third-party service, called ID.me, for facial recognition. Critics of the software said the database could become a target for cyberthreats. They also expressed concern about how the information could be used by other government agencies, among other concerns.
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-OreRon Wayden: "No one should be forced to submit to facial recognition to access critical government services.
The IRS is currently grappling with a worker shortage and an expanded workload from processing tax filings and administering pandemic-related programs. Legislation that would have given the agency billions of dollars to more expeditiously process returns is stalled.
“The IRS takes taxpayer privacy and security seriously, and we understand the concerns that have been raised,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.
“Everyone should feel comfortable with how their personal information is secured, and we are quickly pursuing short-term options that do not involve facial recognition.”
The agency said the transition would occur “over the coming weeks in order to prevent larger disruptions to taxpayers during filing season.”
Bullshit, they just give excuses, send letters, ask for more time. 2 years, been waiting for what was due us.
Guess I'm applying for extension.