This is an aside titled 'Italy posts citizens’ income details on web' dated 5/1/08

Speaking of personal transparency and salaries, according to the BCC, “There has been outrage in Italy after the outgoing government published every Italian’s declared earnings and tax contributions on the internet.” The website was put up without warning by the outgoing government and has been taken down after complaints. Said the deputy economy minister: “I can’t understand what the problem is. This already exists all around the world, you just have to watch any American soap to see that. We had the system ready by January but we delayed publication to avoid arguments during the election campaign.” (Hat tip Drew.)

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