The government has hinted that several organisations, including HMRC, could be given access to data held on the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said the government is assessing the potential risks and benefits of sharing information collected through the new landlord registration service with other agencies.
Government Considers Sharing PRS Database Data with HMRC
UKPulse News DeskThe government is assessing the potential risks and benefits of sharing information collected through the new landlord registration service with other agencies, including HMRC.
- Landlords' information submitted to the PRS Database will not be publicly available before 2027.
- The government is considering how different agencies can access relevant data collected on the landlord registration service.
- Local authorities will have access to full information for enforcement duties.
What this means for you: This may affect landlords' privacy rights and how their data is handled under the PRS Database.