date: 6 March 2009

embargo: For immediate release

Blacklisting uncovered by Information Commissioner 'deplorable', says TUC

Commenting on an investigation by the Information Commissioner published today (Friday) which revealed that major construction firms broke data protection laws
by paying for information on their employees, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

'The blacklisting uncovered by the Information Commissioner is deplorable.

'Not only has information about workers' union membership been recorded and shared, but personal details have also been revealed.

'The Government must act now and bring in the 1999 blacklisting regulations, to give workers proper protection and access to redress.'

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Press release (200 words) issued 6 Mar 2009