EP. 31: Blockchain and GDPR - tackling the biggest issues with Olga Stepanova

Blockchain is a fantastic technology that can also protect privacy ("privacy by blockchain design"). And yet: There are big questions whether blockchain and EU-GDPR are compatible. Olga Stepanova explains the biggest challenges: Who is the controller on a blockchain in terms of EU-GDPR? How do we solve the claim to the "right to forget" in a blockchain that does not forget? Is it okay that in a blockchain the data is stored worldwide? The big questions - all addressed in this episode. Olga Stepanova is a German Attorney at Law and certified Data Protection Officer at WINHELLER Rechtsanwalts GmbH. She is particularly interested in new technologies, e.g. Blockchain, Big Data, artificial intelligence. She advises companies, associations and the public sector on digitization and, as author and speaker, draws attention to the challenges of the digital economy.

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The innovative podcast on disruptive technologies, politics and the law of the 21st century. Dennis Hillemann discusses with his guests how we must change our minds, our politics and our legislation to fully adapt the possibilities of new technologies to make this a better world for all of us. Explaining tech simply and to the point, Dennis dives deep into the tensions between technology and law. He aims for a broader acceptance of basic law rules when it comes to technology and wants to spread the news: We all must change minds and regulations now.