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Published: 10 September 2019

Inclusive Deployment of Blockchain for Supply Chains: Part 4 – Protecting Your Data

The deployment of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies in supply chains offers considerable advantages. Nevertheless, their deployment and implementation can raise concerns about how best to both meet data protection laws and protect commercially sensitive data. Within this context, this paper provides practical introductory guidance to supply chain actors who seek greater confidence as they navigate the implications for the protection of data when deploying blockchain solutions.

The deployment of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies in supply chains offers considerable advantages. Nevertheless, their deployment and implementation can raise concerns about how best to both meet data protection laws and protect commercially sensitive data. Within this context, this paper provides practical introductory guidance to supply chain actors who seek greater confidence as they navigate the implications for the protection of data when deploying blockchain solutions.

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