Under the policy, juvenile fingerprints can be destroyed when the individual reaches what age?

• A. 16 years old
• B. 18 years old
• C. 21 years old
• D. 25 years old

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how juvenile biometric data is managed with privacy in mind. The policy allows destroying juvenile fingerprints when the individual reaches adulthood, which is 18 years old. Reaching 18 marks the transition from juvenile to adult status, so keeping juvenile records beyond that point can unnecessarily impact a person’s privacy. Destroying at 18 minimizes lifelong stigma while still allowing any needed handling of records up to that age. The other ages would either keep the data for longer while the person is still a minor or extend retention into adulthood, which this policy does not support.