RentTech companies still asking tenants for personal details ‘completely outside’ new Victorian laws
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Some rental platforms encourage hopeful tenants to share ‘excessive’ amount of information, Consumer Policy Research Centre review finds
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So-called “RentTech” companies may be circumventing new Victorian laws designed to protect tenants’ personal data by asking for information outside the rental application process, a review as found.
The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) identified rental platforms that encouraged hopeful tenants to share an “excessive” amount of personal information, or asked them questions that were “completely outside” the new rules.
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