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G ' E N E GIE8ItNIE 5. The Investigating Agency may determine that it is necessary to obtain a DNA sample from an individual other than the potential suspect (e.g., an individual who has been determined to be genetically related to the potential suspect) to further IGG. Such samples will be obtained legally, and in appropriate circumstances,the Investigating Agency shall obtain signed consent from that individual as required by FamilyTreeDNA to process the sample. 6. Except as required by law, the Investigative Agency or any representative or contract agency will not publicly disclose information as it pertains to the use of Gene By Gene/FamilyTreeDNA Services, including posting or discussing on social media platforms, prior to an arrest of a suspect or the identification of remains. USE OF INVESTIGATIVE GENETIC GENEALOGY DATA (Please initial that you have read and agree.) 7. 06- The Investigating Agency will only use data obtained from IGG for the identification of a suspect or victim in a crime involving child abduction, sexual assault and/or homicide, or to identify human remains and for no other purpose. 8. - a C Once the Investigating Agency has identified a suspect as a result of IGG and has confirmed that identification by STR DNA testing through a legally-obtained sample, the Investigating Agency will download and maintain a copy of all information uploaded to a genealogical website, remove the crime scene forensic unknown DNA and account profile from the genealogical website, and refrain from releasing names of matches without a lawful court order or as required by law. 9. C () The Investigating Agency agrees that, so long as consistent with the law and in order to protect privacy, it will not include in any Warrant or Probable Cause Declaration the names of persons identified as possible or putative relatives of the forensic unknown learned during IGG. In constructing the family histories necessary to identify possible suspects or unidentified remains, law enforcement and those who contract to work with them will learn the identities of many persons including some who, while related, have no knowledge of the individual identified as the forensic unkown. Most will have no connection to the crimes being investigated. These names, used only for developing investigative leads,will not be released except through a valid court order or as mandated by statutory or case law. If the name(s) of a genetic witness is disclosed in court documents or a proceeding, the agency will take measures to notify the individual(s) prior to the release of such information. C10. 0 �= The Investigating Agency will not use any DNA data in violation of the terms of this TOS. 11. LO F The Investigating Agency will not sell, distribute, or otherwise use DNA or genealogical data for scientific research or for any commercial, medical, health, or pharmaceutical purpose of any kind. 1445 N Loop W,Suite 820,Houston,TX 77008 Phone:(832)442-0004 Email:forensics@genebygene.com