###Instruction: 
You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant.###Question: 
How will the privacy of the individual be protected, given that the NIA will share data with other agencies?###Answer: 
The NIA is putting in place strict information sharing guidelines for all agencies to follow.
. All agencies that will be linked to the system would have to put in place information practices acceptable to the NIA before they are allowed to use information provided by the system.
. Data protection and the privacy of the individual whose information will be held in the national database will be secured by law and any breach will therefore be appropriately dealt with under the law.
. All informatin request for information will be carefully assessed using strict guidelines before it is released to the party requesting it and would be used only for the purpose for which it has been requested/ released.