12 C.F.R. § 1022.26

§ 1022.26 Delivery of opt-out notices. (12 CFR Part 1022)

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Verified 8/21/2026 · Next check 9/20/2026
effective 8/21/2026FederalAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

12 C.F.R. § 1022.26
(a) In general. The opt-out notice must be provided so that each consumer can reasonably be expected to receive actual notice. For opt-out notices provided electronically, the notice may be provided in compliance with either the electronic disclosure provisions in this subpart or the provisions in section 101 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.

(b) Examples of reasonable expectation of actual notice. A consumer may reasonably be expected to receive actual notice if the affiliate providing the notice:

(1) Hand-delivers a printed copy of the notice to the consumer;

(2) Mails a printed copy of the notice to the last known mailing address of the consumer;

(3) Provides a notice by email to a consumer who has agreed to receive electronic disclosures by email from the affiliate providing the notice; or

(4) Posts the notice on the Web site at which the consumer obtained a product or service electronically and requires the consumer to acknowledge receipt of the notice.

(c) Examples of no reasonable expectation of actual notice. A consumer may not reasonably be expected to receive actual notice if the affiliate providing the notice:

(1) Only posts the notice on a sign in a branch or office or generally publishes the notice in a newspaper;

(2) Sends the notice via email to a consumer who has not agreed to receive electronic disclosures by email from the affiliate providing the notice; or

(3) Posts the notice on a Web site without requiring the consumer to acknowledge receipt of the notice.
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Plain English

Under § 1022.26, when an affiliate is required to give a consumer an opt-out notice regarding the sharing of certain information, that notice must be delivered in a way that gives each consumer a reasonable chance of actually receiving it. The rule provides concrete examples of delivery methods that meet this standard—such as hand delivery, mailing to a last-known address, or email when the consumer has agreed to electronic communications—and methods that fall short, such as posting a notice on a sign in a branch or on a website without requiring acknowledgment. Electronic opt-out notices may also satisfy the rule if they comply with the federal E-SIGN Act or the applicable electronic disclosure provisions in the same subpart.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on September 4, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

While § 1022.26 is a federal consumer financial regulation rather than a landlord-tenant statute, property owners or managers who operate affiliated businesses that share consumer information—such as tenant screening or financial services affiliates—generally ensure opt-out notices are sent through a documented, individually directed channel. Compliant operators typically use methods such as mailing a printed notice to the tenant's last known address, hand-delivering a copy, or sending email only to consumers who have previously agreed to electronic disclosures. Operators generally avoid relying solely on lobby postings, newspaper publications, or website postings that do not require the consumer to confirm receipt, as § 1022.26 identifies these as insufficient delivery methods.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 1022.26, consumers have a right to receive opt-out notices through a delivery method that gives them a genuine opportunity to see and act on the notice—not merely a posting on a sign or an unacknowledged webpage. If you believe an affiliate shared your information after providing an opt-out notice through an inadequate channel, that potential violation of § 1022.26 may be relevant to any complaint or dispute you pursue. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which oversees this regulation, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or consumer-rights organization for guidance on available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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