RAD Resource Desk Privacy Act Statement

Authority: RAD is authorized by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012 (Pub. L. No. 112-55, approved November 18, 2011), as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. No. 113-76, approved January 17, 2014), the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. No. 113-235, approved December 16, 2014), the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. No. 114-113, approved December 18, 2015), the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Pub. L. No 115-31, approved May 5, 2017), and section 237 of Title II, Division L, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141, approved March 23, 2018) collectively, the “RAD Statute.” Principal Purpose: This system facilitates the processing and analysis of RAD transactions. The RAD Resource Desk will support case management, providing MFH with one central location to track and store client data, such as transaction information, due diligence documentation, client contact information, case notes, and client communications. The Personally Identifiable Information (PII) collected is not stored or retrieved within a system of record. PII is shared with HUD Recap program staff and other relevant HUD offices as necessary for program administration. Disclosure: Providing PHA/Owner contact information is voluntary. RAD is not a mandatory program in which PHAs or Owners must participate. If an individual objects to the collection of their contact information, they can opt out of program participation.

HUD System Use Notification

This computer system, including all related equipment, networks, and network devices (specifically including Internet access) contains data belonging to the U.S. Government, and is provided for authorized U.S. Government use only. Access requires the use of one or more Multi-factor Authentication methods, which ties the account to an authorized user Login credentials must never be shared with anyone at any time. Doing so increases the risk of access by an unauthorized person posing as you. Authorized personnel will treat information about HUD computing resources (i.e., system names, technologies employed, etc.) as sensitive and will not reveal it to unauthorized personnel. This computer may be monitored for all lawful purposes, including ensuring that its use is authorized, to facilitate protection against unauthorized access, and to verify operational security. During monitoring, information may be examined, recorded, copied and used for authorized purposes. All activities and information, including personal information, associated with the use of this system may be monitored. Use of this computer system, authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to monitoring. Misuse or unauthorized use may subject you to criminal prosecution. Evidence of unauthorized use collected during monitoring may be used for administrative, criminal, or other adverse action. Use of this system implies understanding of these terms and conditions. Authority: U.S. Federal Criminal Code (18 USC 1030. Fraud and Related Activity with Computers) and HUD Information Technology Security Policy 2400.25.

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