DNA database
13F.—(1) The Registrar shall maintain (whether in computerised form or otherwise) a DNA database in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under this Part.
(2) Any information stored in the DNA database may be used for any of the following purposes:
(a)
for forensic comparison with any other DNA information in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer;
(aa)
for comparison with DNA information in the DNA database established under —
(i)
section 27C of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Cap. 67);
(ii)
section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or
(iii)
section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185);
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(b)
for any proceedings for any offence;
(c)
for administering the DNA database for the purposes of this Part; and
(d)
for such other purposes as may be prescribed.
