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...DNA as an evidential tool. The claim, made by the Human Genetics Commission, is that police forces now obtain DNA samples simply to build a suspects database; that the value of DNA itself is ignored, since in many cases there are easier... http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/the-data-trust-blog/2009/11/feed-me-alan-make-me-strong.html
...rights groups and public outcry over the issue. But the new plans merely halve the time originally proposed to retain DNA samples of all people held by police, regardless of whether they are found guilty of an offence, according to The Independent... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/11/11/238577/dna-database-to-hold-samples-of-innocents-for-six-years.htm
...and Regulation Police deny youths arrested to get DNA samples Youths with no criminal past are being arrested so...are arrested purely to obtain samples. "Whilst any DNA samples obtained following arrest can lead to more serious crimes... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/06/05/236319/police-deny-youths-arrested-to-get-dna-samples.htm
...percent of US residents are on that country's DNA database. The reason why the UK's is so large is that all DNA samples taken during the course of investigations are retained, a move which has raised concerns amongst privacy advocates... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/09/25/237875/top-four-government-data-collection-issues.htm
...track individuals or their relatives, and the original DNA samples also contain unlimited genetic information, including private...retaining people’s computerised DNA profiles and DNA samples that is most controversial, not collecting them to investigate... http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/IT-FUD-blog/2007/09/what-if-our-dna-is-sold.html
...network of cameras that recognise car number plates as part of a crackdown on uninsured drivers. Policies for recording DNA samples from the public on a national database, were also cause for unease, Smith said. Dilbert Sudoku Puzzler ... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/02/01/213981/watchdog-plans-data-crackdown.htm
... Government told to delete DNA records of innocent people The Ethics Group, a government advisory body, says DNA samples of those not convicted of a crime should be deleted from the police National DNA Database. The current database... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/07/22/231585/government-told-to-delete-dna-records-of-innocent-people.htm
...undermine it by deleting the data, but retaining the actual DNA samples themselves - thereby allowing it to recreate those profiles...out that deleting the DNA profiles but retaining the DNA samples would not fix the underlying violation of human rights... http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/the-data-trust-blog/2009/04/the-dangers-of-dna-databases.html
...independent and transparent oversight (a 'DNA Commissioner'); a review of the arguments for the retention of DNA samples; a review of the collection and retention of volunteer samples; consideration of the justification for retaining... http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/the-data-trust-blog/2008/07/governments-own-report-calls-f.html
...and approve PIAs A new bill should replace the existing rules that govern the DNA database with great oversight DNA samples given voluntarily in investigations should be deleted once an inquiry is closed Legally binding codes of practice... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/03/09/234663/Lords-want-Big-Brother-state-repealed.htm

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...Future Technologies UK to Destroy DNA Samples After Six Months It's important...predictable. The argument for keeping DNA samples is 'We might think of something...victory for civil liberties to see DNA samples destroyed six months after collection... http://www.centralquestion.com/archives/2009/11/uk_to_destroy_dna_samples_after_six_months.html

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