Security & Disclaimers

Security

Several tools, policies and protocols are used to safeguard the submission of information through the DCA website. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day operations of the entire operating environment as part of our continuing commitment to the security of electronic content as well as the electronic transmission of information.

For services requiring online financial transactions, the DCA site uses the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption protocol to safeguard your sensitive personal information, including your credit card number. Information is encrypted from your computer to the DCA computer processing your request.

In order to further secure your privacy, do not divulge any passwords or sensitive information (e.g. credit card number) to anyone in a phone call or email. When you are finished with those applications that are password protected or require the input of your credit card information, it is always recommended that you close or otherwise exit the browser page.

Link Disclaimer

The DCA site contains links to other websites, including those owned or maintained by other government, private, or not-for-profit entities. Such links are provided for convenience and/or information purposes only. A link does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that website. Once you link to a website not part of the DCA site, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including but not limited to its privacy policy.

Information Disclaimer

Information provided on the DCA site is intended to allow the public convenient access to services and information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current and reliable information we cannot guarantee that the information will be error-free. Therefore, DCA and its respective employees and officers expressly deny any warranty of the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published through this website and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information.

Trademarks, Service Marks, and Copyrights

All trademarks, service marks or copyrights appearing on the DCA website and other linked websites are trademarks, service marks, or copyrights of their respective owners. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512(c)(2), notice of claims of copyright infringement should be directed to the Webmaster or by mail to the Department of Community Affairs, 60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2231.