Source: Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner wants to take a proactive stance to protect the rights and privacy of tenants and prospective tenants. We want to make it easy for landlords and property managers to know what information they should and shouldnt collect so they can build trust and get things right from the start of the tenancy relationship. We have issued new guidance for tenants, landlords, and others in the rental accommodation sector to clarify what information may be requested at every stage of the rental process, as well as a reporting tool for tenants to anonymously tell us about their rental experiences. We have also launched a new monitoring and compliance programme to ensure that rental agencies and landlords stay on the right side of the Privacy Act. Read the media release here.
