Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

Have you heard about the latest data sell-off?

Right now, the taxman, HMRC, is considering a plan to sell our personal tax details to private companies.

Our incomes, the amount of tax we pay, and our tax histories could be sold to the highest bidder.

Tory MP David Davis has branded the plan “borderline insane”. But right now, HMRC is thinking about whether to go ahead anyway. If enough of us come together to create a huge petition, it will show HMRC, and the government that we won’t stand for them selling off our tax details.

There is already opposition. MPs have criticised the plans, tax experts have expressed concern and organisations like Big Brother Watch are worried about 'serious risks to privacy.'

A huge petition could make headlines and embarrass HMRC into dropping the idea. Can you add your name now and stop these plans before it’s too late?

https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/hmrc-petition