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GDPR





Blockchain and Data Protection Law: When Anonymous Data Becomes Personal

Feature "Blockchain"

Blockchain and Data Protection Law: When Anonymous Data Becomes Personal

Data processing on a blockchain is widely perceived to be completely anonymous and therefore “immune” to data protection laws – which are applicable only for processing of personal data. However, this perceived immunity is not at all absolute – rather, data processing on a blockchain may fall under data protection laws. Lawyers Natalie Eichler and Thorsten Jansen demonstrate some current and future applications of blockchain technology where data protection laws may in fact apply.



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