OTTAWA – A person’s DNA profile may dictate who they are but, if it’s in the RCMP’s DNA bank, they aren’t allowed to have it.

That’s according to a first-of-its-kind decision published this summer by Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard. The ruling is an example of how the government can sometimes legally withhold even extremely personal data like one’s DNA profile in certain cases.

A person’s DNA profile may dictate who they are, but if the RCMP has it in its DNA Bank, they aren’t allowed to request it{ai:summary}<p>A recent ruling by Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard states that individuals cannot access their DNA profiles stored in the RCMP's DNA bank. This decision highlights the government's legal ability to withhold personal data under specific circumstances. </p><p>#society</p>

Want your DNA profile from the RCMP's DNA bank? You can't have it, a new ruling finds

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