Guidance

Forensic information databases for research purposes: guidance

Guidance on the process to request data to support research into forensic information databases.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 3 August 2017
• Last updated: 22 September 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Forensic information databases service (FINDS): process for release from the forensic information databases and the National Footwear System for research purposes (accessible)

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Forensic information databases service (FINDS): process for release from the forensic information databases and the National Footwear System for research purposes

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Forensic information databases: request form

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Details

This guidance provides details on how samples, profiles and data requests from forensic information databases for research purposes are authorised and processed in accordance with the expanded forensic information databases strategy board’s policy.

This also includes a form for requesting data to support research into forensic information databases.

Published 3 August 2017
Last updated 22 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 22 September 2023

   Documents updated with changes of the wording from NFD to NFS.

2. 25 January 2021

   Updated process for release and request form to issue 2 including full review DCR479.

3. 3 August 2017

   First published.