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

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.