Personally Identifiable Information, Blockchain, and Privacy: How anonymous is anonymized data? 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.Lawyers Natalie Eichler and Thorsten Jansen demonstrate some current and future applications of blockchain technology ...

Technical platforms based on blockchain will in particular support business applications and intermediary wants to create trust and process transactions. “New platforms are solving current problems in the areas of performance and scalability. So they will be able to take on more and more tasks in day-to-day business,” according to Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Prinz, Vice Chair of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT in Sankt Augustin.

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How does a blockchain actually work? Stephan Zimprich, Leader of the Competence Group Blockchain in eco – Association of the Internet Industry, explains the key concepts and terms behind blockchain technology.

The technology behind the cryptocurrency blockchain is the subject of numerous myths, which will be addressed at the Blockchain PreMasters event on 12 December 2017 in Cologne. Lars Steffen, Business Development and Member Services, is the contact person for this topic at eco- Association of the Internet industry. In the...

Blockchain can automate essential processes of public administrations in a manner which is tamper-proof eco Association calls for an innovation-friendly climate for testing blockchain solutions amongst authorities and administrations It enables publicly transparent, tamper-proof, and failsafe transactions: Blockchain...

Blockchain technology is becoming a hot topic for a growing number of industries. Following in the footsteps of the financial sector, industry and public administration are also discovering the opportunities it offers. Stephan Zimprich, Leader of the eco Competence Group Blockchain, describes in an interview where the first...

As more and more of our business processes become digital, companies are continually facing the challenge of ensuring not only the security of their systems and secrets, but also confirming the validity and veracity of external documents like contracts, invoices and payment advice. Blockchain can help to face these challenges,...

Blockchain technology could enable direct transactions between energy provider and consumer in the future Blockchain business models facilitate decentralized energy supply and fosters the energy transition Legal barriers along the path to the blockchain-based energy market Will the electricity market of the future...

Blockchain Masters 2018 – the Internet industry’s business and innovation conference on the blockchain trends of today and tomorrow On 15 February 2018, eco – Association of the Internet Industry and Heise Medien are organizing the Blockchain Masters 2018 in Hamburg. Blockchain experts, IT specialists and business...

joining the dots in the Internet industry... “Interplay”, the September 2017 issue of dotmagazine, explores a wide range of Internet industry topics, from the burning issue of how national law is extending past its borders and encroaching on global cyberspace, to blockchain, the evolution of interconnection, and the...

Blockchains have become known as the backbone of bitcoin and other digital currencies. However, their decentralized data structure offers an abundance of other possibilities for application. What these are, and why they are especially interesting from small and medium-sized companies, Stephan Zimprich, Leader of the eco...

Blockchain is beginning to become established – this is the view of 44 percent of SMEs in Germany, according to a YouGov survey Nine percent of companies surveyed are planning specific use of blockchain Blockchain is becoming established for specific use cases and sectors – this is the view of 44 percent of representatives...

Matteo Cagnazzo and Chris Wojzechowski, both researchers at the Institute for Internet Security, explore how security and privacy can be enhanced by blockchain technology. Blockchain is currently one of the most-hyped technologies. In this short article we will try to show where current downsides in blockchain security...

Data centers have to adapt to new business strategies and adopt new technologies to keep pace with their customers’ needs. Anthony Robinson from Corning Optical Communications explains how data centers can facilitate the rapidly increasing data traffic from the always-on consumer. Enterprise data centers have traditionally...

Electronic health records (EHRs) have been a long time coming. Is blockchain technology a solution for the difficult issues of data privacy and patient autonomy? Dr. Christina Czeschik of Serapion explores the potential and shortcomings of using a blockchain for EHRs.

New methods of conducting payments and bank business have been developed since the early days of the Internet; Credit cards, direct debit cards, and e-money transactions are widely accepted and increasingly popular. However, all these payment methods require two things: banks and a regulated currency. With the emergence...

“The Internet never forgets!” Although untrue, this statement reminds people to think twice before putting information online – and out of their control. The advent of blockchain changes everything. Blockchain forgets nothing – and it brings back content control. Mathias Röckel looks at the potential of this new...

How does a blockchain actually work? Stephan Zimprich, Leader of the Competence Group Blockchain in eco – Association of the Internet Industry, explains the key concepts and terms behind blockchain technology. Blockchain is currently a hype topic as a technical platform for digital innovations. It is a distributed technology...

34 percent of SMEs have heard of the blockchain A third of those responsible expect fundamental changes within 10 years The blockchain will fundamentally change the German economy within the next 10 years. This is what 32 percent of managers in German SMEs believe, according to a current YouGov survey. Just 34 percent...

Quick interview: Stephan Zimprich, Director Blockchain With the newly-founded eco Competence Group Blockchain, the association is focussing on an important technology. The group is led by the lawyer Stephan Zimprich. We spoke to him in a short interview about the importance of the topic, the plans of the association, and...

eco Association starts Competence Group Blockchain Cologne, 13 December 2016 – How will Blockchain technology change our world? Around 25 experts from the industry and research met at the inaugural meeting of the newest eco Competence Group, Blockchain, on 13 December 2016 in Cologne. Further photos in Flickr... Blockchain...