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DNA DATA BANK [8 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Biological Sampling for the NDDB - Trainer’s Guide 1, record 1, English, Biological%20Sampling%20for%20the%20NDDB%20%2D%20Trainer%26rsquo%3Bs%20Guide
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NDDB: National DNA Data Bank. 1, record 1, English, - Biological%20Sampling%20for%20the%20NDDB%20%2D%20Trainer%26rsquo%3Bs%20Guide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid. 1, record 1, English, - Biological%20Sampling%20for%20the%20NDDB%20%2D%20Trainer%26rsquo%3Bs%20Guide
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Biological Sampling for the NDDB
- Trainer’s Guide
- Biological Sampling for the National DNA Data Bank-Trainer's Guide
- Biological Sampling for the National DNA Data Bank
- Biological Sampling for the National Deoxyribonucleic Acid Data Bank - Trainer’s Guide
- Biological Sampling for the National Deoxyribonucleic Acid Data Bank
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Prélèvement d'échantillons biologiques pour la Banque nationale de données génétiques - Guide du formateur
1, record 1, French, Pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20d%27%C3%A9chantillons%20biologiques%20pour%20la%20Banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques%20%2D%20Guide%20du%20formateur
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Prélèvement d'échantillons biologiques pour la Banque nationale de données génétiques
- Guide du formateur
- Prélèvement d'échantillons biologiques pour la BNDG - Guide du formateur
- Prélèvement d'échantillons biologiques pour la BNDG
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National DNA Data Bank
1, record 2, English, National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NDDB 1, record 2, English, NDDB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid. 1, record 2, English, - National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The National DNA Data Bank (NDDB) is comprised of two databases: the Crime Scene Index (CSI), which contains DNA profiles obtained from biological material collected from a designated offence crime scene; and the Convicted Offender Index (COI), which contains DNA profiles obtained from samples collected under legislative guidelines, from offenders convicted of specific designated offences. 1, record 2, English, - National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank
Record 2, Key term(s)
- National Deoxyribonucleic Acid Data Bank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Banque nationale de données génétiques
1, record 2, French, Banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BNDG 1, record 2, French, BNDG
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Banque nationale de données génétiques (BNDG) est constituée de deux bases de données : le Fichier de criminalistique, qui contient les profils d'identification génétique obtenus à partir de matières biologiques recueillies sur le lieu d'une infraction désignée; le Fichier des condamnés, qui contient des profils d'identification génétique établis, conformément à la loi, par le prélèvement d'échantillons sur les contrevenants reconnus coupables de certaines infractions désignées. 1, record 2, French, - Banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Data Banks and Databases
- Genetics
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- National DNA Data Bank
1, record 3, English, National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NDDB 2, record 3, English, NDDB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] is the steward of the NDDB on behalf of the Government of Canada. It operates the NDDB for the benefit of the entire law enforcement community within Canada. 3, record 3, English, - National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank
Record 3, Key term(s)
- National DNA Databank
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Banques et bases de données
- Génétique
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Banque nationale de données génétiques
1, record 3, French, Banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BNDG 2, record 3, French, BNDG
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada] est le gestionnaire de la BNDG pour le compte du gouvernement du Canada. Elle assure le fonctionnement de la BNDG à l'intention de tous les services de police. 3, record 3, French, - Banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Data Banks and Databases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- DNA data bank
1, record 4, English, DNA%20data%20bank
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The DNA data bank constitutes a substantial and novel invasion of privacy. 1, record 4, English, - DNA%20data%20bank
Record 4, Key term(s)
- DNA databank
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Banques et bases de données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- banque de données génétiques
1, record 4, French, banque%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La banque de données génétiques constitue une atteinte nouvelle et substantielle à la vie privée. 1, record 4, French, - banque%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'informatique a rendu possible le développement foudroyant des banques de données et surtout des banques de structures de gènes et de protéines [...] 2, record 4, French, - banque%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
- Banks (Medicine)
- Genetics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- DNA Data Bank Advisory Committee Regulations
1, record 5, English, DNA%20Data%20Bank%20Advisory%20Committee%20Regulations
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the DNA Identification Act. 1, record 5, English, - DNA%20Data%20Bank%20Advisory%20Committee%20Regulations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DNA: de(s)oxyribonucleic acid 2, record 5, English, - DNA%20Data%20Bank%20Advisory%20Committee%20Regulations
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid Data Bank Advisory Committee Regulations
- Desoxyribonucleic Acid Data Bank Advisory Committee Regulations
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
- Banques (Médecine)
- Génétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur le Comité consultatif de la banque nationale de données génétiques
1, record 5, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20de%20la%20banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur l'identification par les empreintes génétiques. 1, record 5, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20de%20la%20banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National DNA Data Bank Advisory Committee
1, record 6, English, National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank%20Advisory%20Committee
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Biologie moléculaire
- Génétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif de la Banque nationale de données génétiques
1, record 6, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20de%20la%20Banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-04-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- DNA legislative framework 1, record 7, English, DNA%20legislative%20framework
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- DNA data bank legislation 1, record 7, English, DNA%20data%20bank%20%20legislation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cadre législatif régissant le prélèvement de substances corporelles à des fins d'analyse génétique
1, record 7, French, cadre%20l%C3%A9gislatif%20r%C3%A9gissant%20le%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20de%20substances%20corporelles%20%C3%A0%20des%20fins%20d%27analyse%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mesure législative régissant la banque de données génétiques 1, record 7, French, mesure%20l%C3%A9gislative%20r%C3%A9gissant%20la%20banque%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-05-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Genetics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Establishing a National DNA Data Bank : Consultation Document
1, record 8, English, Establishing%20a%20National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank%20%3A%20Consultation%20Document
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by the Department of the Solicitor General of Canada. 1, record 8, English, - Establishing%20a%20National%20DNA%20Data%20Bank%20%3A%20Consultation%20Document
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Génétique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Une banque nationale de données génétiques : document de consultation
1, record 8, French, Une%20banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques%20%3A%20document%20de%20consultation
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié par le ministère du Solliciteur général du Canada. 1, record 8, French, - Une%20banque%20nationale%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques%20%3A%20document%20de%20consultation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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