Transparency matters. If people are to rely on a panel to confirm their status, they should know what data is used, how long records persist, who can query them, and what recourse exists when records are wrong. Technical reliability is necessary but insufficient; trust requires accountability. A system that quickly returns a “no match” without explanation or an appeals pathway imposes a quiet injustice that disproportionately burdens those without the time, knowledge, or resources to push back.