Trial to store benefits claimants' personal data on blockchain slammed

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Summary:

"However, non-profit body the Open Data Institute, has said the irreversibility and transparency of public blockchains mean they are "probably unsuitable for personal data.” In its own report into the application of the tech, the body warned its use could infringe on people’s privacy, particularly given increasing issues around doxing, identity theft and the right to be forgotten...."

Link:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/07/12/moves_by_dwp_to_stick_personal_data_on_blockchain_slammed/

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oa.new oa.data oa.privacy oa.tools

Date tagged:

07/12/2016, 14:52

Date published:

07/12/2016, 10:52