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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 457

Definitions for ch 9

457 Definitions for ch 9

In this chapter—

"database operator" means an entity that operates a tenancy database.

"inaccurate" , in relation to personal information listed in a tenancy database, includes that the information is inaccurate because of the following—

(a) the information indicates the individual owes an amount;
(b) the amount was paid more than 3 months after it became payable.

"list" , in relation to personal information
(a) means—
(i) enter the personal information into a tenancy database; or
(ii) give the personal information to a database operator or someone else for entry into a tenancy database; and
(b) for personal information already stored in a tenancy database—includes amend the personal information to include additional personal information whether by entering it in the database or giving it to the database operator or someone else for entry.

"out of date" , in relation to personal information listed in a tenancy database, means that the information is out of date because—
(a) the information indicates an individual owes a lessor an amount, but the amount was paid within 3 months after it became payable; or
(b) the information is listed on the basis that the tribunal has made a termination order but the proceeding for the termination order was reopened or appealed under the QCAT Act , and the termination order was set aside.

"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 reasonably be ascertained, from the information or opinion.

"social housing database" means a database kept for the purpose of providing housing services under the Housing Act 2003 .

"tenancy database" means a database containing information that—
(a) is personal information relating to, or arising from, the occupation of residential premises under a residential tenancy agreement; or
(b) is used for a purpose relating to a past, current or future occupation of residential premises under a residential tenancy agreement.



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