Guidance

Access and use of DNA samples, profiles and associated data

皇冠体育app National DNA Database Strategy Board policy on the authorisation procedures for access and use of DNA samples, profiles and associated data.

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Home Office
Published
4 November 2013
Last updated
23 January 2025 鈥� See all updates

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FINDS-SB-P-002: Forensic Information Databases Strategy Board policy for access and use of DNA samples, DNA profiles, fingerprint images, custody images, and associated data (accessible)

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This document describes the specific conditions and level of authority required to access DNA samples taken from arrested individuals and profiles stored on the National DNA Database under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

皇冠体育app document also specifies the permissible purposes for which DNA may be used once accessed. It is issued by the Home Office on behalf of the National DNA Database Strategy Board.

Updates to this page

Published 4 November 2013
Last updated 23 January 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated to issue 4 of the policy.

  2. Policy updated.

  3. Updated policy document

  4. Updated policy published.

  5. First published.

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