News release: 22 June 2011
Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, has today ordered the Cabinet Office to disclose the names of 24 public sector workers who earn more than £150,000.This follows a request for information to the Cabinet Office who had previously withheld the information on the basis that the individuals did not consent to their details being released.
Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, said:
"If you are earning over £150,000 working for a body that is funded by the public purse then there is now a legitimate expectation that your name and salary details will be disclosed. Being open and transparent is an integral part of being accountable to the taxpayer and, like it or not, this level of disclosure goes with the territory."
The ICO’s decision notice sets out the case in full.
The Cabinet Office has 35 calendar days from the date of the decision notice to disclose the information, unless an appeal is served.
Notes to Editors
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
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The ICO has specific responsibilities set out in the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.
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