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CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 23YUG

Use of information on DNA database systems

  (1)   Despite section   23YDAE, a person may access information stored on the Commonwealth DNA database system or NCIDD if:

  (a)   the access is for the purpose of forensic comparison under a law of a State or Territory relating to forensic procedures and DNA databases; and

  (b)   the forensic comparison is for a permitted purpose.

  (2)   Despite any law of a State or Territory relating to forensic procedures and DNA databases, a person may access information stored on the Commonwealth DNA database system, NCIDD or a State/Territory DNA database system if:

  (a)   the access is for the purpose of forensic comparison under this Part; and

  (b)   the forensic comparison is for a permitted purpose.

  (3)   Despite section   23YDAE or any law of a State or Territory relating to forensic procedures and DNA databases, a person may access information stored on the Commonwealth DNA database system, NCIDD or a State/Territory DNA database system if the access is for the purpose of disclosing that information under section   23YUI.


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