LONDON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The European Court of Human Rights says fingerprint and DNA samples obtained from individuals who were never convicted should be removed from databases.
LOS ANGELES, July 20 (UPI) -- A DNA database used by the FBI to identify suspects may have faulty data and should be opened to increased scrutiny, U.S. experts say.
SACRAMENTO, April 27 (UPI) -- California plans an aggressive program of searching its DNA database for potential relatives of criminals when there is no exact match for DNA at a crime scene.
WASHINGTON, April 14 (UPI) -- Many more U.S. states are considering extending DNA collection programs to include felony suspects in addition to those convicted, a tracking service notes.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- At least 12 U.S. states would consider DNA evidence from crimes an inmate wasn't charged with to deny or delay parole, USA Today reported Friday.
PARIS, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The Constitutional Council in France approved legislation to use DNA testing for immigrants, sparking a debate over privacy rights and discrimination.
DENVER, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The FBI has allowed investigators in Denver to use DNA information from convicted criminals to track relatives suspected of other crimes.
LONDON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- As the British DNA database grows to more than 3 million people, privacy proponents argue against sweeping inclusion and possible misuse.
TAPEI, Taiwan, May 10 (UPI) -- Taiwan has opened its first DNA bank, encouraging citizens to preserve their DNA cells in the bank.
