NSW delivers rental law reforms to crack down on intrusive data collection
NSW has passed major rental law reforms protecting over 2.3 million renters from invasive data collection and deceptive property listings. The legislation introduces new privacy safeguards in the rental market.
2.3 million renters in NSW will receive new privacy protections under the landmark rental law reforms.
How will NSW's new rental privacy laws affect property and building businesses?
Builders and property managers operating in NSW may need to review data handling practices when dealing with tenants. Minimal direct impact on most trade types day-to-day.
Key takeaways
- NSW parliament has passed rental reforms targeting invasive data collection from tenants.
- Over 2.3 million NSW renters will be covered by the new privacy protections.
- Deceptive property listings are also addressed under the new legislation.
- Businesses managing rental properties in NSW should review their data practices.
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