Is it legal for a newspaper to publish county employees’ names and salaries?
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Is it legal for a newspaper to publish county employees’ names and salaries?
Asked on June 12, 2011 under Personal Injury, South Carolina
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is legal for a newspaper to publish this information. Freedom of the press is a constitutional right under the First Amendment of the Constitution. The information is newsworthy in an era of budget cuts and limited government funds. Also, the information may be available as part of the public record.
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