SE Valley Times

Rep. Greg Stanton, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Arizona's 4th district since 2019, took to social media on February 7, 2025, to address concerns regarding data privacy and national security. His series of tweets introduced legislative measures aimed at safeguarding personal information.

In a tweet posted on February 7, 2025, at 00:47:57 UTC, Rep. Stanton announced the introduction of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act. He stated that this legislation would ensure "only qualified public servants can access Americans’ personal information." The announcement was accompanied by a link for further details. "2/ In response to this flood of outreach, we’re introducing the Taxpayer Data Protection Act."

Later that day, at 20:30:16 UTC, Rep. Stanton expressed concern over data privacy issues affecting Arizonans. He emphasized that unsecured access to sensitive data represents a significant violation of privacy and poses a threat to national security. He reiterated his commitment to addressing these issues through the proposed legislation. "Arizonans are angry—and they’re right to be."

A subsequent tweet at 21:37:10 UTC provided additional resources for those interested in learning more about the initiative spearheaded by Rep. Stanton."Learn more "