53Use of information on DNA database system

53 Use of information on DNA database system

(1)  A person must not access information stored on the DNA database system unless the information is accessed in accordance with this section.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.

(2)  A person may access information stored on the DNA database system for one or more of the following purposes:

(a) the purpose of forensic comparison permitted under section 54 ;

(b) the purpose of making the information available, in accordance with the regulations, to the person to whom the information relates;

(c) the purpose of administering the DNA database system;

(d) [Section 53 Subsection (2) amended by No. 29 of 2003, s. 6, Applied:04 Jun 2003] the purpose of an arrangement made under section 57 or 58 ;

(e) the purpose of, and in accordance with, the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 of the Commonwealth or the Extradition Act 1988 of the Commonwealth;

(f) the purpose of a coronial inquest or inquiry;

(g) [Section 53 Subsection (2) amended by No. 34 of 2008, s. 7, Applied:19 Nov 2008] the purpose of investigation of a complaint by the Ombudsman;

(h) [Section 53 Subsection (2) amended by No. 34 of 2008, s. 7, Applied:19 Nov 2008] [Section 53 Subsection (2) amended by No. 28 of 2014, s. 20, Applied:17 Dec 2014] the purpose of a forensic comparison permitted under Part 4A ;

(i) [Section 53 Subsection (2) amended by No. 28 of 2014, s. 20, Applied:17 Dec 2014] the purpose of forensic comparison with forensic material obtained under Part 4B .