The U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General said in a report that, despite
measures taken after several 2024 incidents, the Bureau of Labor Statistics
still needs stronger data protections to prevent improper disclosure of key
economic releases. The audit reviewed three separate events — an early release
of CPI, a delayed employment report, and statistical-methods disclosures limited
to a handful of people — and said the BLS patched IT vulnerabilities, revised
performance standards, increased oversight, updated policies and provided
training, but additional improvements are required to reduce the risk of future
leaks.
