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๐Ÿ“˜ Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Amendment Act 2011

015 of 2011Assented 25 May 2011ยท Minister for Police

This Act amends the Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Act 2002 regarding the use of identifying information, such as DNA, in forensic databases. It clarifies when and how this information can be compared with other data.

Impact

The Act affects individuals whose identifying information is stored in forensic databases, as well as law enforcement agencies. It changes the rules around comparing identifying information, potentially impacting investigations and privacy.

Sectors
justiceemergency_services
This Act originated as a bill
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