House viewers asked to hand over social media accounts and PPS numbers

Landlords are seeking extensive amounts of personal information, including PPS numbers, photo ID, and access to would-be renters’ social media accounts before they can view a potential rental property.

In a number of cases, agencies have used third-party websites to collate and store information and to vet potential applicants. In addition to asking for client information such as contact details, applicants were asked for PPS numbers, pictures, and even links to their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn social media profiles.