Digital Rental Apps: Privacy Concerns for Aussie Tenants
Update: 2025-12-08
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Renters in Victoria, Australia, are increasingly required to use digital platforms for housing management, raising concerns about privacy and fairness. A study found that nearly half of renters are asked for personal information, including marital status, sexual orientation, and bank account details. Forty-two percent report being asked for unnecessary information, such as full bank statements and medical records. With low rental vacancy rates, renters have less leverage, and advocates fear this data collection could lead to social profiling, excluding certain individuals from securing a home. New rental protections in Victoria address some privacy issues, but advocates call for similar safeguards in other Australian regions.
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