Airbnb and NY strike agreement to turn over renters’ data IN THE NEWS OTA Airbnb today agreed to turn over details of potentially illegal renting arrangements made through its service to the state of New York. Airbnb said it believes it has “reached an agreement that will protect the privacy of thousands of Airbnb hosts, while allowing the Attorney General to investigate bad actors and move us forward.” Under the letter of agreement released today, the “data set shall be anonymized” by redacting such personally identifiable information as name, emails, phone numbers, and social media account info. Individuals and apartments will be replaced by unique identifiers, and that data will remain confidential.
But Airbnb will then be required, for up to 12 months, to produce names and other identifying info on anyone that New York investigates or is the subject of a “potential enforcement action.” Airbnb will also be required to show a notice about New York requirements to anyone listing new properties in the state.

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