There are many reasons why people are excited about the possibilities of blockchain technology—from decentralized networks to the removal of middlemen—but the most popular reason is the appeal of privacy. The myth that blockchain is immune to privacy breaches, however, is quickly unraveling. Those who feel protected solely because they’re putting today’s most disruptive form […]
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Blocks Ascending: The GDPR Checklist for Any Blockchain Project
The rise of blockchain technology, and its accompanying data-centric enterprises, are starting to impact how technology around the world is regulated. From China cracking down on ICOs, to new data privacy laws in California, to countries attracting entire crypto-economies to their shores, the global data privacy landscape is complex and constantly in flux. Such conditions can tempt startup […]
What the GDPR’s ‘Privacy By Design’ Really Means for Your Business
How, exactly, can privacy be designed? Companies concerned about Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may or may not have already considered the curious concept of “privacy by design and privacy by default” — but consider it, they must. While it’s hardly the most charming regulatory text ever written, it’s implications are vast, and understanding it properly […]
California Residents Gain Strongest Data Privacy Rights in US
Data privacy law in California just took a giant step forward. The new California Consumer Privacy Act, which was passed at the end of June 2018, is the strictest data privacy law in the United States to date. With many GDPR-like qualities, this new legislation could signify a larger trend in US policy regarding data […]
Disruptive Startups Must Also Disrupt Common GDPR Assumptions
In July, I attended the Pirate Summit in Cologne where there was plenty of discussion among startups and entrepreneurs about the GDPR. As the founder of a consulting firm with “GDPR” in the name (as well as the wearer of a customized T-shirt just for this occasion) attendees were eager to share their thoughts with […]
Your IoT Product is Not as GDPR Compliant as You Think
There is much more to IoT security than meets the eye, especially as it concerns the GDPR. Be it for research, data collection, or consumer convenience, even the most seemingly mundane IoT devices can be unexpectedly collecting and storing what the GDPR is likely to consider personal data. Whether data is being collected unknowingly, or […]
How Countries are Creating Blockchain Economies
Since the spring, there has been a boom in the number of countries looking to capitalize on the blockchain craze. Around the same time, the European Union issued the General Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR), which would place regulations on blockchain technology. However, GDPR does not perfectly encompass blockchain. Nevertheless, these countries are advocating for blockchain […]
GDPR Compliance: It’s a Process, Not a Product
GDPR compliance mandates can be tricky to interpret for companies handling advanced technology. For leaders in tech, it can be tempting to look at the new rules laid out by Europe’s GDPR and seek a simple, one-size-fits-all solution to the problem of sustained compliance. As any good CISO will tell you, however, such solutions do […]
GDPR’s Big Issue with Big Data
Understanding how Big Data is regulated by the EU is no easy task. Generally speaking, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is having a major impact on an array of different businesses worldwide – Or at least, those in the majority who agree that continuing business within one of the world’s largest economic […]
The Bittersweet Relationship Between Blockchain and GDPR
With the GDPR now in full effect, improving upon the currently bittersweet regulatory relationship between Brussels and blockchain networks is critical. Thanks to its unique structural advantages and decentralized framework, blockchain technology is a true enabler of innovation worldwide, but this makes its pragmatic regulation an especially tricky task. While advising the European Commision and […]
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