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H.R. 4699 (100th)

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 May 1988

Last action

1 August 1988 · Floor

Status

House Incorporated this Measure in S.496 as an Amendment.

Sponsors

Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

4 February 2025

Summary

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 - Requires Federal agencies to enter into written agreements with other agencies or non-Federal entities before disclosing records for use in computer matching programs. Specifies areas to be addressed in such agreements, including justification for matching, notifying individuals (including Federal employees) whose records are to be matched, procedures for retention and destruction of data after matching, and prohibitions on disclosure of records and the compilation of data. Requires a copy of each agreement to be transmitted to specified congressional committees and available to the public upon request. Prohibits an agency from terminating, suspending, reducing, or making final denial of 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. 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 a Board from approving any written agreement for a matching program unless the agency demonstrates that the proposed program is cost effective through a cost-benefit analysis. Authorizes a Board to waive the requirements for such analysis. Sets forth a process for appeal to the Director of Management and Budget of matching agreements that are disapproved. Requires the Director to report to the Congress on information obtained from reports from the various Boards. Defines "matching program" as the computerized comparison of: (1) two or more automated systems of records with a set of non-Federal records; or (2) two or more automated Federal personnel or payroll systems of records or a system of Federal personnel or payroll records with a set of non-Federal records. Requires the Director to provide guidelines, regulations, assistance, and oversight regarding the implementation of this Act. Requires the Office of the Federal Register biennially (currently, annually) to publish rules promulgated and agency notices on records maintained on individuals. Changes the annual report of the President on such information to a biennial report.

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Timeline

  1. 26 May 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 May 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 June 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 June 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 June 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice, and Agriculture.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 June 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 June 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 July 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 488.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 27 July 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Government Operations. Report No: 100-802.

    Source: Committee

  11. 27 July 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Government Operations. Report No: 100-802.

    Source: Committee

  12. 1 August 1988

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 August 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 1 August 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 26 May 1988

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