A reminder landlords aren't privy to the personal information of their tenants.  

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says many renters feel the need during the busy rental season to disclose more about themselves to secure a flat.  

He says it can be tempting for landlords to collect this information when considering applications. 

Webster says there's also been issues in the past of landlords black-listing tenants and sharing their information when they've had issues. 

But he told Mike Hosking there are processes to protect landlord's property through bond arrangements in rental agreements and the Tenancy Tribunal. 

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