IMPORTANT NOTICES AND DISCLAIMER




Copyright/Permission to Reproduce

Materials on this website were produced and/or compiled by the National DNA Data Bank (NDDB) for the purpose of providing information about services offered by the NDDB, other government agencies and external organizations.

Much of the material on this site is covered by the Copyright Act, by Canadian laws, policies, regulations and by international agreements. Such copyright serves to identify the information source and, in specific instances, to prohibit reproduction of materials without written permission.

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Non-commercial Reproduction

Information on this site has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial use. Unless otherwise noted by the application of the copyright symbol, materials on this site may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the NDDB. We ask only that:

  • Users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials reproduced;
  • The NDDB be identified as the source department; and,
  • The reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made, in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the NDDB

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Third-party Materials

Some of the materials and graphical elements found on this NDDB website are subject to copyrights held by other organizations. In such cases, some restrictions on the reproduction of materials or graphical elements may apply and it may be necessary to seek permission from the rights holder prior to reproducing the material.

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Disclaimer

Some of the information on this website has been provided by external sources. The NDDB is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information provided by external sources. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information.

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NDDB WebSite Privacy Statement

The NDDB is committed to respecting the personal privacy of individuals who visit our website. This page summarizes the privacy policy and practices of this site.

The NDDB does not automatically gather information from you, such as your name, phone number, e-mail or street address during your visit to its website. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily, usually through contacting us via e-mail.

Some institutions within the Government of Canada use software that receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of computers that have connected with their websites. In such instances, the NDDB makes no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting this site.

The NDDB does not use "cookies" to track how visitors use the websites of individual institutions. (Note: Cookies are files that a website can place on your hard drive, without your knowledge, to monitor your use of that site.) Visitor information is not disclosed to anyone except NDDB personnel who need the information, e..g., to respond to a request. The information you give us will be shared with another government department ONLY if your inquiry relates to that department. We do not use the information to create individual profiles, nor do we disclose this information to anyone outside the federal government.

Questions or comments regarding this policy may be directed to the RCMP Privacy Coordinator by calling (613) 993-5162. If you are not satisfied that we have adequately respected your privacy, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner by calling 1-800-267- 0441 or via the Internet at www.privcom.gc.ca

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Official Languages

The NDDB respects the Official Languages Act and is committed to ensuring all information on this site is available in both French and English. However, users should be aware that some information from external sources is available only in the language in which it was provided.

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Date Published : 2001-04-22
Last Updated : 2003-04-08
Important Notices and Disclaimers