Police may have to discard DNA samples – The Guardian

Posted February 11th, 2008 in data protection, DNA, news by sally

“Sweeping changes in the way DNA is stored on Britain’s national database are likely to be introduced following an ethical review. The first move would prevent police from indefinitely storing DNA samples provided voluntarily by witnesses to eliminate themselves from investigations, a move that would affect thousands of people.”

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The Guardian, 10th February 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk