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Australias privacy commissioner has made a significant ruling against two Apply, a popular rental app, for collecting excessive personal data from renters. The app collected sensitive information like gender, dependents, bankruptcy status, and visa details, which agents didnt need. This is the first time a rent tech platform has been held accountable for such practices. The app used manipulative tactics to coerce users into sharing more data, exacerbating the power imbalance between renters and landlords. The commissioner expects other platforms to follow suit and reduce unnecessary data collection. The ruling could potentially enhance security and protect renters from data breaches.

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