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Residential Tenancies Act 1999
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123 Definitions
In this Part:
database means a system, device or other thing used for storing
information, whether electronically or in some other form.
database operator means an entity that operates a tenancy
database.
list, in relation to personal information:
(a) means enter the personal information into a tenancy database
or give the personal information to a database operator or
someone else to enter into a tenancy database; and
(b) includes amend personal information already in a tenancy
database to include additional personal information about the
personal information:
(a) means information or an opinion, whether true or not, about an
individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be
ascertained, from the information or opinion; and
(b) includes an individual's name.
tenancy database means a database:
(a) that contains personal information:
(i) relating to, or arising from, the occupation of premises
under a tenancy agreement; or
(ii) entered into the database for reasons relating to, or
arising from, the occupation of premises under a tenancy
(b) that is intended to be used by landlords to check a person's
tenancy history to decide whether to enter into a tenancy
agreement with the person.
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