RentTech companies still asking tenants for personal details ‘completely outside’ new Victorian laws
A report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre suggests that RentTech platforms in Victoria are bypassing new privacy laws. These companies are allegedly requesting excessive personal information and using controversial screening tools during the rental application process.
Why it matters
This raises significant concerns regarding tenant privacy and the effectiveness of recent legislative efforts to regulate digital rental platforms.
RentTech platforms potentially put people’s privacy at risk and continue to use tools such as screening tests and ‘rewards’ schemes, a report says. Photograph: James Ross/AAP RentTech platforms potentially put people’s privacy at risk and continue to use tools such as screening tests and ‘rewards’ schemes, a report says. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Renting RentTech companies still asking tenants for personal details ‘completely outside’ new Victorian laws Some rental platforms encourage hopeful tenants to share ‘excessive’ amount of information, Consumer Policy Research Centre review finds
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