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A company that sends text messages revealing the income of Finland's wealthiest citizens is subject to European data protection laws but could be protected by an exemption for journalism, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The processing of personal data made available by Finnish tax authorities may …

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  1. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    Why not vote?

    On the tax return a few simple question:

    Q1. Do you consent to having your tax details released to the public? Yes No

    If they refuse to let their details be released then don't release them. I know people want to see what the famous people earn, but if famous people need to reveal their earnings, then why not ordinary people with low incomes?

    BTW, I think the court was right, if the info is release by the government, it is just journalism to report it. The problem is the government releasing people private tax information.

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  2. Anonymous Coward
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    The truly rich....

    don't:

    1. File tax returns

    2. Don't keep their money in their own country

    3. Report to any Government

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  3. Stephen

    @AC

    It's only a problem if the people of Finnland think it is, they've decided as a society that the information should be available. I agree with them and it appears you don't.

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  4. Anonymous Coward
    Coat

    ARGH!

    The way thou mangle the beautiful Finnish language!

    Markkinopörssi should be Markkinapörssi and Veropörrsi should be Veropörssi.

    *tsk, tsk*

    Mine's the one with penguin.

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