Problems of Forensic Sciences 2002 Vol. 50 (L) 150-154
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF DNA DATABASE IN POLAND
Mieczyslaw GOC, Halina DĄBROWSKA
Central Forensic Laboratory of the Police, Warsaw, Poland
Streszczenie
The PolishDNAnational database is currently at the stage of being set up, following the introduction appropriate legislation in 2001. The paper shall include the relevant information on legal foundations (such as Police Act, Personal Data Protection Act, etc.) for the use of DNA technology as well as conditions for the establishment and operation of DNA database in Poland. With reference to legal basis, some regulations, requirements and responsibilities of different parties involved in DNA process will be presented, along with the following information: kits used for collection of samples, separation of databases (DNA profiles from individuals and casework samples), personnel responsible for collection of samples, structure of database, etc. Finally, various aspects of setting up a genetic database, that have emerged in the process shall be discussed, such as technical and human resources problems, adopting premises in compliance with contemporary standards, facilities, and resources used.
Słowa kluczowe
DNA; Database; Poland.