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Looking after your tenants' personal data
What the Data Protection Act asks of a landlord, in plain words.
Collect only what you need
Ask for an ID number only if you have a reason to.
Keep it private
Do not share phone numbers or documents in group chats.
Limit who sees it
Use roles so staff see only their buildings.
Delete what you no longer need
Do not keep records of tenants long after they leave, except what the law requires.
Answer requests
A tenant may ask to see or correct their data. Reply in good time.
Take advice
This is general information, not legal advice.
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