Real estate agent who published identity of NSW tenant after one-star Google review broke privacy laws, commission finds

Noonan Real Estate Agency in Sydney forced to apologise after it disclosed renter's full name, occupation and financial circumstances to global audience

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A New South Wales real estate agent who exposed the personal details of a tenant who left a bad Google review broke privacy laws, Australia's information commission has found.

After the tenant, who has not been named for legal reasons, gave Noonan Real Estate Agency a one-star review in 2021, the agency responded by disclosing his full name, occupation and financial circumstances, according to a written decision.