Do you think that the anticipated use of public information should determine whether or not it's given out under the Freedom of Information Act?

I just asked a question about a local newspaper publishing a list of local firearms permit holders. The publication of this list caused a local and national uproar, with many people saying the publication of that list (and interactive map) is a violation of the individuals’ privacy. The information used to compile that list was obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.

In discussing this with a coworker, and discussing the Freedom of Information Act in general, he stated that he feels it’s wrong for the paper to print the names and addresses of permit holders. I said that if it’s covered under the Freedom of Info Act, it’s public information. He said that the use of the information (in this case, publishing a list) should decide whether or not the info is given out. We, as public employees, have our salaries printed in the paper (and I don’t mind – I consider that part of working for the government).

How do you feel about this issue – the issue of information being obtained not for personal use, but for publication? What if the information were to be used for another purpose? What would be permissable to you and what would not be?