# The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, Article 64ZK: Retention for purposes of national security

Status: prospective

(1) Paragraph (2) applies if the Chief Constable determines that it is necessary for—
(a) a DNA profile to which Article 64 applies, or
(b) fingerprints to which Article 64 applies, other than fingerprints taken under Article 61(6A),
to be retained for the purposes of national security.
(2) Where this paragraph applies—
(a) the material is not required to be destroyed in accordance with Articles 64ZB to 64ZH, and
(b) Article 64ZN(2) does not apply to the material,
for as long as the determination has effect.
(3) A determination under paragraph (1) has effect for a maximum of 2 years beginning with the date on which the material would otherwise be required to be destroyed, but a determination may be renewed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1989/1341/article/64ZK (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-and-criminal-evidence-northern-ireland-order-1989/article-64ZK
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