In March, HR magazine revealed the Information Commissioner's Office had discovered a company called the Consulting Association, which had sold workers' details, including personal information and trade union activity. It is thought approximately 40 firms subscribed to the database in order to avoid hiring undesirable employees.
Last week it's CEO Ian Kerr was fined for providing the information. But TUC general secretary Brendan Barber, said: "This fine is totally inadequate and in no way reflects the seriousness of the offence. Thousands of trade unionists have been unable to work as a result of this man's activities, and may struggle to get work in the future.
"It is vital the Government introduces without delay new regulations outlawing all blacklisting to prevent the profoundly undemocratic practice of discrimination against those who choose to join unions and to campaign through them to make UK workplaces much safer places to be employed."
In May the Government pledged legislation to prevent union members being blacklisted and denied employment.
An exclusive poll by HR magazine revealed 71% of HR professionals do not think employers have the right to see staff recruitment history, absence record, trade union activity and personal details.
TUC condemns 5,000 fine on blacklist boss as 'totally inadequate'
The TUC has condemned the 5,000 fine on the man providing employers with illegal blacklists as "totally inadequate".
