than 5 business days after submission of a complaint or inquiry under subparagraph (A) or (B), the Ombudsman shall confirm receipt. (ii) Determination Not later than 15 business days after issuing the confirmation under clause (i), the Ombudsman shall make a determination as to whether any action is warranted and notify the complainant of the determination. (iii) Statement regarding decision If the Ombudsman has determined action is unwarranted under clause (ii), the Ombudsman shall provide a written statement explaining the decision to the complainant. (D) Public education The Ombudsman shall coordinate with the Bureau to educate incarcerated people, representatives of incarcerated people, and the public about the existence and functions of the Ombudsman. (E) Administrative exhaustion Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as a necessary administrative remedy required for exhaustion under section 7(a) of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1997e(a) ). (7) Prohibition on retaliation (A) In general The Bureau and staff of the Bureau shall not discharge, retaliate against, or in any manner discriminate against any complainant or any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection under or related to this subsection. (B) Investigation Any alleged discharge of, retaliation against, or discrimination against a complainant, entity, or person because of a complaint, investigation, or inspection may be considered by the Ombudsman as an appropriate subject of an investigation or other activity. (8) Due process protections (A) In general The Attorney General and the Inspector General shall ensure that implementation of this subsection is consistent with section 552a (commonly known as the Privacy Act of 1974 ) and all other applicable laws, and respects appropriate due process protections for staff. (B) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to modify, supersede, or otherwise affect the authority of the