Italy publishes every citizens' earnings

fisHRman

Hey, The Treasury Department in Italy posted all its citizens declared earnings and tax contributions on the Web. It was up for 24 hours until the privacy commissioner took it off--and after the media got on the case and the site crashed when everybody looked up their neighbors (and celebrities) info and if they were behind on their taxes. 

According to the BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7376608.stm), this was a parting shot from the outgoing administration. 

The Deputy Economic Minister said he didn't know what the fuss was about, "I can't understand what the problem is ...  we delayed publication until after the elections."

 Can you imagine the commotion if that happened here--and the headaches we would have.

IT HR

I would also imagine that the lawsuits would be flying based upon right to privacy.  It would tie up the court system for years!

 

TXHRGuy

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I would also imagine that the lawsuits would be flying based upon right to privacy.  It would tie up the court system for years!

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Do they have a right to privacy in Italy?  if so, how extensive is it?

Honestly, I love the drama of Italian politics.

IT HR

I was actually following up on the comment made about what would happen if something like this happened in the US.  There would be lawsuits flying every which way. 

hr_gmc

It has begun!

http://www.chron.com/databases/publicemployeepay.html?&RecordID=&PageID=2&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=1&CPIsortType=asc&CPIorderby=TOTAL

 

I've always wanted to know what a library assistant makes in Houston and WHO THEY ARE.