Who has limited access to the Offender Based Information System (OBIS)?

The Offender Based Information System (OBIS) is designed to provide relevant information about offenders to authorized personnel within the criminal justice system. Access to OBIS is limited primarily to those who require it for their roles, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and used appropriately.

Access is granted to various law enforcement personnel and probation staff because they need to monitor, manage, and assist offenders effectively. These roles often involve direct interactions with offenders or responsibilities that include assessing risk, providing rehabilitation support, or enforcing compliance with probation terms. Hence, the option that recognizes this broad but specific group of individuals who have the requisite authority to access offender data reflects the operational requirements of the criminal justice system.

Individuals outside this designated group—such as only probation officers, administrators, supervisors, or all individuals within the criminal justice system—would not have the same level of clearance, as access needs to be controlled to maintain confidentiality and security protocols.