In a recent CNET article, it was noted that the IRS believes that during a tax investigation, it should have warrantless access to your e-mails. The IRS appears to think that there is generally no privacy right with respect to e-mail. Despite a 2010 Federal Case ruling in U.S. v. Warshak that requires warrants to access e-mails, the IRS still appears to hold its position.
In addition to case law, legislation is currently being discussed in Congress to specifically require warrants to access e-mails. Accordingly, the general consensus is the same and the IRS should take note...
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
IRS May Want to Peak at Your E-mail
Posted by Ravi Puri at 2:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: E-mail, Investigation, IRS, Law, Legal, Privacy, Search, Warrant
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