It is possible that rights are available under State or local laws. There is, however, a requirement that an individual be notified of agency findings prior to the taking of any adverse action as a result of a computer matching program. An individual must also be given an opportunity to contest such findings. Section 7201 of Public Law 101-508 modified the due process notice requirement to permit the use of statutory or regulatory notice periods. This requirement was included in order to protect individuals from arbitrary or unjustified denials of benefits.
Independent verification includes independent investigation and confirmation of information.
Public Law 101- 508 also modified the independent verification requirement in circumstances in which it was unnecessary. Most of the provisions of the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 were originally scheduled to become effective in July 1989. Public Law 101-56 delayed the effective date for most matching programs until January 1, 1990.