Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1986
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 1986): Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. Hearings held.
What this bill does
The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1986, introduced by Senator William Sebastian Cohen, aims to regulate how federal agencies use computer systems to compare information from different sources. Specifically, it requires agencies to have written agreements before sharing records for matching programs or for verifying information provided by applicants for federal aid. These agreements would outline the purpose of the match, how individuals will be notified, and how data will be handled afterward.
This bill would affect federal agencies by setting specific requirements for computer matching and front-end verification programs. It would also impact individuals whose records are involved in these programs by requiring agencies to verify any adverse actions taken based on matching results and to give individuals a chance to challenge the information. The bill mandates that agencies publish notice of these programs and inform Congress and the Office of Management and Budget about any proposals to create or change them.
As of its introduction in 1986, S. 2756 had not progressed beyond that stage. The full text of the bill has not yet been published. Therefore, its provisions as described above are based on the bill's title and its official summary. Its next steps in the legislative process are unknown at this time.
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Official summary
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1986 - Requires Federal agencies to enter into written agreements with other agencies or non-Federal entities before disclosing records for use in computer matching programs or front-end verification programs. Specifies areas to be addressed in such agreements, including justification for matching, notifying individuals whose records are to be matched, destroying data after matching, and prohibitions on disclosure of records and the compilation of data. Defines "computer matching program" as the comparison of two or more systems to identify individuals common to such systems or unique to one of the systems. Defines "front-end verification program" as the matching of systems to certify the accuracy of information supplied by an applicant for Federal financial assistance. Requires agencies to publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment or the revision of such programs. Requires agencies to provide notice to the Congress and the Office of Management and Budget of any proposal to establish or alter such programs. Requires each agency to establish a Data Integrity Board to oversee and coordinate the implementation of this Act. Prohibits an agency from denying, terminating, suspending, or reducing financial assistance to any individual, or to take any other adverse action against such individual, as a result of information produced by the programs until the agency has verified such information. Provides individuals an opportunity to refute such information.
Timeline
16 Sep 1986
Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. Hearings held.
Common questions
- What does S. 2756 do?
- The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1986, introduced by Senator William Sebastian Cohen, aims to regulate how federal agencies use computer systems to compare information from different sources. Specifically, it requires agencies to have written agreements before sharing records for matching programs or for verifying information provided by applicants for federal aid. These agreements would outline the purpose of the match, how individuals will be notified, and how data will be handled afterward. This bill would affect federal agencies by setting specific requirements for computer matching and front-end verification programs. It would also impact individuals whose records are involved in these programs by requiring agencies to verify any adverse actions taken based on matching results and to give individuals a chance to challenge the information. The bill mandates that agencies publish notice of these programs and inform Congress and the Office of Management and Budget about any proposals to create or change them. As of its introduction in 1986, S. 2756 had not progressed beyond that stage. The full text of the bill has not yet been published. Therefore, its provisions as described above are based on the bill's title and its official summary. Its next steps in the legislative process are unknown at this time.
- Has S. 2756 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2756. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2756?
- S. 2756 was sponsored by Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] (R-ME), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2756?
- Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. Hearings held. (16 Sep 1986).
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