Section 23YUG — Crimes Act 1914: Use of information on DNA database systems
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(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.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation
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