DNA DATABASE

DNA Database

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DNA Database

National Database

The EU countries have to create archives of national DNA for research purposes of criminal offenses. Must make available to other EU countries benchmarks, consisting of some non-coding DNA and a reference number that prevents the identification of the person concerned, so that they can perform automated searches, Such searches are conducted through national contact points, which will consult on the DNA profiles only for specific cases and through a matching system. If during the search found a match, the national contact point who is conducting the inquiry will receive the benchmark automatically. If you are not the specific profile of a person being investigated or against whom criminal proceedings are brought by the EU country to which the request is made may be required to establish a DNA profile for that person (Law Commission, 1995).

The EU countries also have to allow access to benchmarks from the automated national fingerprint identification. In these cases, the reference fingerprint information only and contain a reference number. These searches will only be made by comparing the fingerprint data and, like DNA research, individual cases and by checking coincidence. Confirmation of the match is made by the national contact point in the EU applicant country. The provision of any personal information available for matching DNA or fingerprint data and in relation to the benchmark will be governed by national legislation, including judicial assistance in the EU country required.

The national contact points can also access some data from the records of national vehicle registration through online automated searches. These searches can only be made if you have the chassis number or full tuition (www.forensic.gov, 2005).

Provision of Information about Important Events

In the case of major events with a cross-EU countries should be provided other non-personal information through their national contact points if this can prevent the commission of crime and maintain public order and security. The personal data may only be provided if the person to which it refers is considered a threat to public order and safety, or belief that it will commit a crime during such events. However, this information can only be used in connection with the event in question and should be removed once it has served its purpose in a period of one year from the time it was provided.

Provision of Information to Combat Terrorism

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