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Search the Public Notice PortalCampaigners against the controversial Norwich to Tilbury line have hit out at the publication of names, addresses and mortgage details within a 16,000-page document.
The document, published by the planning inspectorate, is labelled Book of Reference and includes the names, addresses, mortgage information and dates of deeds transferred of properties potentially impacted by the project.
The 15,769 pages of information also give a brief description of the land and any interested parties.
The planning inspectorate say its publication is not a breach, and data was submitted in compliance with the Infrastructure Planning Regulations Act and published under the Planning Act.
However, Rosie Pearson of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk Pylons campaign group, says she is deeply concerned by the details in the publication.
She said: "It was shocking to discover the 16,000-page document that exposes the home addresses of people in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, along the 112-mile pylon route.
"In some cases, there is even mortgage information published in the document.
"We know the information is needed for compulsory purchase discussion, but the details should be redacted if it has to be published.
"Badgers get greater privacy protections than we do - their sett locations are kept hidden in the documentation."
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Government guidelines say the inclusion of names and addresses is published online as part of the public record to ensure transparency and allow interested parties to participate in the planning process.
The planning system operates under specific legislation that balances data protection with the need for public access to information concerning land ownership and development rights.
Meanwhile, Amy Savage, who lives near the proposed line in Wortham, near Diss, added that she feels the level of information provided is invasive.
She added: "I think it's disgusting that they have released this personal information.
"It's a massive data breach, and they should be held accountable."
This comes after a series of demonstrations took place on Saturday, November 15, with a tractor rally in Cotton and a meeting of protesters in Aldham, Essex.
There were further events in Holton-St-Mary and Mellis, as well as Writtle and the Forncetts in Essex and Norfolk, respectively.
National Grid hope to build 159km of overhead lines supported by approximately 509 pylons across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, with plans sent to the planning inspectorate by the National Grid in August, following years of consultation.
National Grid chose not to comment.
The Information Commissioners Officer was also contacted for comment.
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