IRS Apologizes for Data Leak Involving Billionaire Ken Griffin

The agency admits failure in preventing unauthorized disclosures by contractor Charles Littlejohn, vows improvements in data security.

Ken Griffin settled his lawsuit against the IRS, which included a rare public apology from the agency.
The IRS admitted shortcomings in safeguarding taxpayer information, pledging enhanced security measures.
Charles Littlejohn, a contractor, leaked sensitive data of wealthy individuals, including Griffin and former President Trump.
Littlejohn was sentenced to five years in prison for unauthorized disclosures of tax information.
Griffin aimed to push the IRS towards better data security and transparency, rather than seeking monetary damages.