British Columbia’s privacy commissioner ruled that Vancouver must keep short-term rental operator addresses confidential to protect owners from harassment and financial harm. The decision came after a years-long public records dispute by a housing advocate.
- BC privacy adjudicator ruled short-term rental addresses must remain private to prevent harassment and reputational damage to operators.
- The decision followed a multi-year freedom of information fight started by a housing advocate in 2019.
- Business license numbers remain publicly available, but specific property addresses are now protected.
- City and Airbnb argued that exposing addresses could lead to harassment and vigilante activities against operators.
- The ruling strengthens privacy protections for short-term rental operators amid ongoing housing market debates.
Source: Kenoraminerandnews
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