IRS Privacy Policy

The previous capture of this page was empty, so the whole IRS privacy policy text shows up as "new" here. Nothing in it is actually a new rule for taxpayers: it is the standard IRS intro saying the site does not collect personal information just because you visit, that extra services (ordering forms, newsletters, surveys, refund status) are voluntary, and that giving them information means they can use it to answer your request. The four main sections — policy overview, compliance programs, Privacy Act requests, and complaints — appear only as headings with no text captured, so the detailed rules behind them were not part of this comparison. This looks like a capture artifact rather than a real policy change.

This change appears to be cosmetic (formatting, typos, or contact details).

Changelog

1. + ADDEDFull page text appeared after an empty previous capture

   The earlier snapshot of this page had no text at all. The new snapshot contains the standard IRS privacy notice. Because the old version was blank, everything registers as added even though this appears to be the same baseline policy, not a rewrite.

   Thank you for visiting the Internal Revenue Service's website, an official United States Government System, and reviewing our privacy policy.

2. + ADDEDSite says it does not track casual visitors

   The policy states the IRS does not collect personal information simply because you browse the site. Personal information only comes into play when you choose to use a specific service.

   We won't collect personal information about you just because you visit this Internet site.

3. + ADDEDUsing optional services counts as consent to use that information

   If you order forms, sign up for newsletters, join a survey, or check a refund status, giving them your details is treated as your permission to use those details to answer you. The stated use is limited to responding to your request.

   Providing the requested information implies your consent for us to use this data in order to respond to your specific request.

4. + ADDEDPage labeled AI-assisted content

   The page carries a notice that it was written with AI help and checked by the IRS Office of the Chief Privacy Officer. This is a disclosure about how the page was produced, not a change to your rights.

   **AI-assisted content** verified by the IRS Office of the Chief Privacy Officer

5. + ADDEDFour section headings captured with no text underneath

   Headings for the policy overview, privacy compliance programs, Privacy Act requests, and privacy complaints appear with nothing under them. The actual details in those sections — including how to file a Privacy Act request or a complaint — were not captured and could not be reviewed.

   ## Privacy Act requests

Full text changes — 20260606_rev01 to 20260811_rev01