Major Organization Subdivision: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Minor Organization Subdivision: Laboratory Division
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Street Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
City: Washington, D.C.
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Zip Code: 20535-0001
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: (202) 324-3000
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ABSTRACT: The National DNA Index System (NDIS) maintains data which identifies DNA associations with DNA records obtained during an investigation of a crime or a missing person. The System also contains data used for statistical and identification research.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this System and the DNA records maintained in the System is to provide a national storage medium for DNA records input by criminal justice agencies. These records can be searched in order to identify DNA associations with a DNA record obtained during an investigation of a crime or a missing person. The System is also maintained for statistical, identification research, protocol development and quality control purposes.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: All records in NDIS are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. These safeguards include restricting access to those with a need to know to perform their official duties and using locks, alarm devices, passwords, and/or encrypting data communications.

USE CONSTRAINTS: Users of NDIS will be restricted to only those privileges necessary to perform an authorized task(s).

AGENCY PROGRAM: NDIS was established pursuant to the authority granted to the FBI in the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.

SOURCES OF DATA: DNA records in NDIS are received from the FBI, and other federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies.

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ORDER PROCESS: This system of records has been exempted from subsection (d) and (e)(4)(H) of the Privacy Act, pursuant to subsection (j)(2) of the Privacy Act. However, subject to applicable Federal, state, and local law and procedures, alternative procedures are available by which an individual may request access to records in NDIS. A request for access by the subject of an FBI-generated DNA record should be made in writing with the envelope and the letter clearly marked "Privacy Act Request." Include in the request your full name, complete address, date of birth, place of birth, notarized signature, other identifying data you may wish to furnish to assist in making a proper search of the records and a return address for transmitting the information. Such requests must be addressed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Laboratory Division, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20535-0001. Requests for other than FBI-generated DNA records should be made to the criminal justice agency that collected or ultimately received the DNA sample. Requests for records of DNA personnel should be made to the employing agency. All other requests for information must be made in writing to the address below.

OFFICE OF CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION (if different from originator):
Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice
Major Organization Subdivision: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Minor Organization Subdivision: Office of Public & Congressional Affairs
Name of Unit: Freedom of Information Privacy Acts Section
Street Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
City: Washington, D.C.
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Zip Code: 20535-0001
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: (202) 324-3000
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DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: 1/99