Is any personal information relating to the convicted offenders, arrestees or detainees stored in these DNA databases?
No names or other personal identifiers of the offenders, arrestees, or detainees are stored using the CODIS software. Only the following information is stored and can be searched at the national level: (1) The DNA profile—the set of identification characteristics or numerical representation at each of the various loci analyzed; (2) The Agency Identifier of the agency submitting the DNA profile; (3) The Specimen Identification Number—generally a number assigned sequentially at the time of sample collection. This number does not correspond to the individual’s social security number, criminal history identifier, or correctional facility identifier; and (4) The DNA laboratory personnel associated with a DNA profile analysis. Q: What precautions are taken for safeguarding the information in these DNA databases? A: The computer terminals/servers containing the CODIS software are located in physically secure space at a criminal justice agency. Access to these computers is limited to only thos
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