This section lists the sample source’s rights and assurances about Human DNA samples, including access limits, destruction, records, refusal of collection, and a copy of the written authorisation.
7. The rights and assurances of the sample source/ sample source’s representatives shall include the following information: (a) that the sample for Human DNA shall only be used as authorised in the written authorisation; (b) that the sample for Human DNA is the property of the sample source or sample source’s representative; (c) unless specifically prohibited by the sample source or sample source’s representative, researchers may be granted access to sample for Human DNA that cannot be linked to individual identification; 296 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE HUMAN DNA REGULATION ACT [CAP. 73 R.E. 2023] (d) that the sample source or the sample source’s representative has the right to order the destruction of the sample for Human DNA, genetic processed material at any time; (e) that the sample for Human DNA shall be destroyed on completion of the analysis unless the sample source or the sample source’s representative has previously directed otherwise in writing; (f) that the sample source may designate another individual as the person authorised to make decisions regarding the sample for Human DNA after the death of the sample source and if any person is so designated, the sample source shall notify the facility in which the sample for Human DNA is stored; (g) save for samples collected from criminal suspects the sample source’s representative has the right to examine the records containing private genetic information, to obtain copies of such records; (h) the sample source or sample source’s representative or criminal investigation authority may request for necessary corrections or amendments, if any, of the personal particulars of the sample source; (i) except for samples of Human DNA collected from dead bodies, criminal investigations and in compliance with court order, the sample source or sample source’s representative have the right to refuse the collection of sample for Human DNA from him if the mode of collection is non-intimate or discovers that the consent is obtained through undue influence; (j) the right to have copy of written authorisation; and (k) counseling services may be available. I............................................................... sample source/ sample source’s representative of P.O. BOX.................. do hereby agree that I have read and understood the rights and assurances set in this form hence accept the collection, storage and destruction of my sample for Human DNA as directed in the written authorisation by................................................. Signature........................................... Date...................................................... I ................................... HEREBY CERTIFY that the rights and assurances were read and understood by ........................................................................ in my presence this ......................... day of ................. 20 ............................... Signature ............................ Seal ....................... Qualification ...................... 297 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE HUMAN DNA REGULATION ACT [CAP. 73 R.E. 2023] FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received/rejected by...................... of ............. this ............. day o f ...............