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On Blockchain Voting

Schneier on Security

Blockchain voting is a spectacularly dumb idea for a whole bunch of reasons. I have generally quoted Matt Blaze : Why is blockchain voting a dumb idea? You may have heard of Voatz, which uses blockchain for voting. And this is my general essay on blockchain. Glad you asked. I’ve also quoted this XKCD cartoon.

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Understanding Blockchain and its Impact on Legal Technology, Part Four

eDiscovery Daily

Now, Tom has written another terrific overview regarding blockchain and legal technology titled Understanding Blockchain and its Impact on Legal Technology that we’re happy to share on the eDiscovery Daily blog. General Use Cases for Blockchain. Several actual examples may show the actual utility of blockchain.

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Is Blockchain as Secure as People Think? Maybe Not: Cybersecurity Best Practices

eDiscovery Daily

As you may have seen yesterday, Tom O’Connor has written his latest terrific informational overview series for CloudNine about blockchain that we will be covering in a six-part series over the next couple of weeks. Besides that, we’ve long known that just as blockchains have unique security features, they have unique vulnerabilities.

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Part 1: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about understanding the business drivers?

ARMA International

Some technology trends such as real-time data analytics are on-going, while others are more recent, such as blockchain. This means imaging the “art of the possible” for a new future using a cloud computing model to deliver transformative change. So, at the outset, a good question to ask is What is DT ?

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Part 2: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about the evolution from RIM to Content Services?

ARMA International

Some technology trends such as real-time data analytics are on-going, while others are more recent, such as blockchain. This means imagining the “art of the possible” for a new future using a cloud computing model to deliver transformative change. There is virtually no paper today. Look at the success of the low fare sector.

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Craig Ball of Craig D. Ball, PC: eDiscovery Trends 2018

eDiscovery Daily

A frequent court appointed special master in electronic evidence, Craig is a prolific contributor to continuing legal and professional education programs throughout the United States, having delivered over 2,000 presentations and papers. I don’t understand why they lump blockchain in with IoT? This is not that day.

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The debate on the Data Protection Bill in the House of Lords

Data Protector

When we do the weekly supermarket shop online, we should be able to move our shopping list electronically. I am therefore pleased that the Government’s position paper also calls for a future relationship that builds on the adequacy model. The Government’s position paper acknowledges this but lacks detail.

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