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Security and Privacy Notice

Security Notice

This is a restricted government system for official judiciary business only. All activities on this system for any purpose, and all access attempts, may be recorded and monitored or reviewed by persons authorized by the federal judiciary for improper use, protection of system security, performance of maintenance, and appropriate management by the judiciary of its systems. By using this system or any connected system, users expressly consent to system monitoring and to official access to data reviewed and created by them on the system. Any evidence of unlawful activity, including unauthorized access attempts, may be reported to law enforcement officials.

Unauthorized attempts to upload or change information on this server are strictly prohibited and may be punishable by law, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996.

Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy outlines the types of information we learn when you visit our site and how such information will be used.

Information subject to routine collection and storage includes:

  1. The name of the domain from which you accessed the internet, such as a web search engine.
  2. The IP address from which you accessed the Judiciary's website. An IP address is a number automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are accessing the internet.
  3. The date and time you accessed our site.
  4. The type of browser and operating system used to access the site.
  5. The web pages you visit.
  6. If you linked to this website from another website, the address of the originating site.
  7. Other information to maintain the website's functionality and security.

We do not share this information with others, and we do not collect information for commercial marketing.

FAQ

Why should I receive notices electronically?

There are lots of reasons to choose electronic bankruptcy noticing:

The rest of your office is going paperless, so why not bankruptcy notices? It's the organized, efficient, green thing to do.

What are the USPS International Mail Service Suspensions?

BNC mailing operations are consistent with USPS service suspensions. Please visit the USPS suspension page at https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm.

What is the legal authority for sending bankruptcy notices electronically?

Notice recipients are able to register to receive their notices electronically pursuant to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (Rules) 2002(g)(4) and 9036; and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(E). The BNC contractor is an approved notice provider pursuant to Rules 2002(g)(4) and 9001(9). Preferred addresses are registered with the BNC pursuant to 11 U.S.C. ยง342(f) and Rule 2002(g)(4).

Why do I have to sign a noticing agreement?

Bankruptcy Rule 9036, which authorizes electronic noticing, requires the recipient to request electronic noticing services in writing. The noticing agreement satisfies the rule and describes the electronic noticing process and roles of the parties so that there are no misunderstandings.

How are creditor names/addresses updated?

Contact information or name and address changes and additions are easily done through this link.

Is the file encrypted?

When you download the PDF file from the EBN web site, it is transmitted over an encrypted secure link.

What if I want a notice retransmitted?

The BNC will not retransmit notices. Just as with mailed notices, if you believe you did not receive a notice or if you accidentally deleted a notice, you should contact the court for a copy.

When are Evidence of Authority forms needed?

The Evidence of Authority Form for Related Names is required if you are subscribing for EBN service on behalf of a related company, such as a parent or subsidiary, or brand names. The Evidence of Authority Form for Related Names is also needed for a law firm that wants all notices for its attorneys to be sent to one email account, and the lawyers are listed individually in the clerk's office database. (See the next question and explanation below regarding law firms.) The Evidence of Authority Form for Authorized Agent is required if you are a third party service provider performing notice processing services on behalf of another company.

If a law firm is the noticing agreement subscriber, does the firm need to complete an Evidence of Authority Form for Related Names listing each attorney?

It depends on how the court maintains the lawyers names and addresses and the intent of the firm. If the firm wants all the notices for all of its attorneys sent to one email account, and the lawyers are listed individually in the clerk's office database, then an Evidence of Authority would be required to properly set up the account at the BNC.

What if an attorney leaves a firm and doesn't notify the court or BNC and is then added to a new firm's name and address list?

The BNC software matches the name AND address. If the name and address match the court notice recipient list, the notice will be sent electronically to that recipient. When the BNC is setting up a new EBN noticing agreement, the software automatically checks to be sure no existing EBN recipients will match the new noticing agreement's names and addresses. If a name and address submitted match an existing EBN recipient, the BNC will not process the agreement and will contact the customer to resolve the situation.