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Jen Briney | Legislation 2017: Corporatization, Backdoor Deals, Data, & DNA
Rapid DNA Act and Police Surveillance Expansion
The Rapid DNA Act stands out as a significant piece of legislation signed during the Trump administration's first year. This law permits police stations to use printer-sized machines to collect DNA from individuals upon arrest, regardless of whether they are eventually convicted of a crime. These genetic profiles are then uploaded to the FBI database, raising concerns about the permanent collection of sensitive biological data from innocent citizens.