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RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT 1997 - SECT 48U Interpretation

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT 1997 - SECT 48U

PART 4C - Residential Tenancy Databases Interpretation

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 residential tenancy database;
inaccurate , in relation to personal information in a residential tenancy database, includes information that is inaccurate because –
(a) the information indicates that the person owes an owner an amount that is more than the security deposit for a residential tenancy agreement; and
(b) the amount owed was paid to the owner more than 3 months after the amount became due;
list , personal information in a residential tenancy database –
(a) means –
(i) enter the personal information into the database; or
(ii) give the personal information to a database operator or someone else for entry into the database; and
(b) includes amend personal information about a person in the database to include additional personal information about the person;
out of date , in relation to personal information in a residential tenancy database, means the information is no longer accurate because –
(a) for a listing made on the basis the person owes an owner an amount that is more than the security deposit for a residential tenancy agreement, the amount owed was paid to the owner within 3 months after the amount became due; or
(b) for a listing made on the basis the Court has made an order under section 41 terminating the residential tenancy agreement, the order has been revoked following a review of the making of the order;
personal information means information (including an individual's name) or an opinion, whether true or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can be reasonably ascertained, from the information or opinion;
residential tenancy database means a database –
(a) containing personal information –
(i) relating to, or arising from, the occupation of residential premises under a residential tenancy agreement; or
(ii) entered into the database for reasons relating to, or arising from, the occupation of residential premises under a residential tenancy agreement; and
(b) with an intended purpose of use by owners or agents of owners for checking a person's tenancy history for deciding whether a residential tenancy agreement should be entered into with the person.