- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 12 :: Victim Issues
Topic 3 :: Privacy and Procedural Considerations
Privacy Issues
Victims increasingly have privacy concerns about the use of DNA evidence in cases involving samples taken from the victim or others.
- What information about the victim or others will the test results reveal?
- Who outside of law enforcement will have access to samples or test results?
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) may limit the availability of medical records pertaining to victims. Victims should be informed if their DNA/scene evidence has been tested. Access the HIPAA website at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
