; and (bb) specify the reason that the tentative nonconfirmation became final under subclause (I). (III) Effect of failure to contest An individual’s failure to contest a tentative nonconfirmation shall not be considered an admission of any fact with respect to any violation of this Act or any other provision of law. (iv) Contest (I) In general An individual may contest a tentative nonconfirmation by using the tentative nonconfirmation review process under clause (i), not later than 10 business days after receiving the notice described in clause (ii). Except as provided in clause (iii), the nonconfirmation shall remain tentative until a confirmation or final nonconfirmation is provided by the System. (II) Prohibition on termination A person or entity may not terminate employment or take any adverse employment action against an individual for failure to obtain confirmation of the individual’s identity and employment authorization until the person or entity receives a notice of final nonconfirmation from the System. Nothing in this subclause may be construed to prohibit an employer from terminating the employment of the individual for any other lawful reason. (III) Confirmation or final nonconfirmation The Secretary, in consultation with the Commissioner, shall issue notice of a confirmation or final nonconfirmation of the individual’s identity and employment authorization not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives notice from the individual contesting the tentative nonconfirmation. (IV) Continuance If the relevant data needed to confirm the identity of an individual is not maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration, or the Department of State, or if the employee is unable to contact the Department of Homeland Security or the Social Security Administration, the Secretary, in the sole discretion of the Secretary, may place the case in continuance. (E) Final nonconfirmation (i) Notice If a person or entity receives a final nonconfirmation of an