Who needs appropriate training for accessing criminal histories?

Individuals who access criminal histories must have appropriate training because they are dealing with sensitive and potentially life-altering information. Criminal Justice Information (CJI) encompasses data that can affect the rights of individuals, including privacy and due process. Therefore, all personnel with access to this information, not just a specific group, need to be trained to ensure they understand the legal implications, ethical considerations, and security protocols associated with handling such data. This comprehensive training helps maintain the integrity of the data, safeguard the rights of individuals, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

In this context, limiting training only to federal employees, a specific agency, or state police undermines the importance of uniform knowledge and responsibility among all personnel who might interact with CJI, making it essential that every individual with access is properly trained.