Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management

Korea Data Strategy Society (한국데이터전략학회)
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Legal Issues of Blockchain in Personal Information Protection : Based on GDPR and Personal Information Protection Act

개인정보보호법제 관점에서 본 블록체인의 법적 쟁점 GDPR 및 국내 개인정보보호법을 바탕으로

  • Received : 2018.06.16
  • Accepted : 2018.06.26
  • Published : 2018.06.30
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Abstract

The technical definition of Blockchain is commonly known 'distributed ledger', however, there is no legal definition for being accepted in worldwide. Therefore, unless legal definitions and concepts of Blockchain are presented, there is a possibility that various legal disputes will occur in the future in Blockchain environment. The purpose of this study is to derive legal issues related to personal information protection that can be conflicted in Blockchain environment based on domestic Privacy Act and GDPR. The outcomes of this study can prevent various legal disputes and provide solutions that may occur due to the spread of Blockchain. It also suggests the foundation for the improvement of Privacy Act. Finally, it contributes to activate of Blockchain, industry, in Korea.

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