TY  - RPRT
AB  - This research explores how property technology (PropTech) is used in Australia’s private and social rental sectors to collect and process applicant and tenant personal information. It examines the implications of this for individuals and housing access, and whether existing policy and legal frameworks are fit-for-purpose.

About one-third of Australian households rent. PropTech’s role in mediating access to housing is increasing. It is being used for applicant screening, advertisement targeting and accessing tenant ‘blacklist’ databases. The digital collection and use of personal information raises concerns about data security, privacy, and discrimination. There is an urgent need to better understand PropTech’s role and impact and ensure Australia’s policy and regulatory frameworks are protecting renters.
AU  - Maalsen, Sophia
AU  - Clarke, Andrew
AU  - Daniel, Claire
AU  - Floreani, Samantha
AU  - Humphry, Justine
AU  - Martin, Chris
AU  - Przhedetsky, Lina
AU  - Rogers, Dallas
AU  - Sadowski, Jathan
AU  - Soundararaj, Balamurugan
AU  - Wolifson, Peta
CY  - Melbourne
DO  - 10.18408/ahuri7333901
L1  - internal-pdf://4202419111/AHURI-Final-Report-454-Implications-of-tenant-.pdf
PB  - Australian Housing and Urban ÂþÌìÌÃÈë¿Ú Institute
PY  - 2026
ST  - Implications of tenant data collection in housing: protecting Australian renters
TI  - Implications of tenant data collection in housing: protecting Australian renters
UR  - /research/final-reports/454
ID  - 1225
ER  -