In some instances, the data included individual names or business contact information.
The IRS is required to publicly disclose this information for only 501(c)(3) organizations.
The IRS took immediate steps to address this issue.
The files have been removed from IRS.gov and will be replaced with updated files in the near future.
The IRS will contact all impacted filers in the coming weeks.
The IRS is continuing to review this situation.
The Journal reported that the Treasury Department has planned to inform key members of Congress about the accidental disclosure.
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