Information ethics enforcement challenges in the real estate industry: A study of the emerging economy

The South African real estate industry contributes to job creation, economic development and poverty eradication (Estate Agency Affairs Board [EAAB], 2020). However, it is challenged by unethical, unregistered, non-complying property practitioners firms (EAAB, 2018). Moreover, some have inefficient systems that fail combat hacking cybercrime (Jardine, 2015). Although strategies in place, there are still instances of unethical behaviour. accuracy information also a problem the sector. sector encounters illegal access including breaking password-protected websites (Johnson, Hence, this research aimed examine extent which enforce ethics (IE) explore challenges experienced Gauteng province when enforcing IE. was both qualitative quantitative nature web-based questionnaires in-depth interviews were used collect primary data. found IE great extent. they do so with challenges, namely, lack trust from clients, stricter legislative requirements keeping records, hacking, physical electronic storage information, clients’ easily accessible at Deeds Office. Property should strive greater while reducing eliminating these