data protection

Do landlords using letting agents need to register with the Information Commissioners Office?

January 6, 2025 by Tessa Shepperson

An important part of any business is the ... Continue reading

A Practical Guide to GDPR for Property Professionals by David Smith

September 9, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

A few years ago when the GDPR first came into ... Continue reading

Should landlords delete tenants details at the end of the tenancy?

May 24, 2018 by Tessa Shepperson

I apologise for doing two Data Protection articles ... Continue reading

Why the GDPR rules are important for landlords and a plan of action

March 12, 2018 by Tessa Shepperson

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation ... Continue reading

Letting agent and Council officer fined for Data Protection offences

May 31, 2012 by Tessa Shepperson

R v SAI Property Investments Ltd t/a IPS Property ... Continue reading

Do landlords need to register for Data Protection?

April 18, 2012 by Tessa Shepperson

I was contacted recently by a Landlord Law member ... Continue reading

Utilities and the Data Protection Act

April 26, 2010 by Tessa Shepperson

Tenants often leave, without paying their utility ... Continue reading

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