Data protection in real estate
Property management companies and real estate firms process substantial volumes of personal data: tenant information, rental application documents, payment data, maintenance requests, and increasingly data from digital building systems and video surveillance. GDPR compliance requires careful attention to both the volume and sensitivity of data processed.
Key data protection areas
- Tenant data — rental agreements, payment histories, correspondence
- Applicant data — credit checks, income documentation, ID copies
- Video surveillance — cameras in common areas, entrances, parking
- Digital key and access systems
- Owner portals and property management software
- Maintenance and service provider data sharing
- Marketing to prospective tenants and buyers
Our real estate expertise
We support property management companies, housing associations, and real estate agents with pragmatic GDPR compliance — including specific guidance on tenant data retention, video surveillance lawfulness, and digital building management systems.