Distributed Ledgers And Their Implications In Information Technology Law

Authors : Necla Sümer Özdemir

Pages : 15-27

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Publication Date : 2023-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Electronic communications security has gained a considerable significance in parallel with the increasing usage of the information and communication technologies. Being one of these technologies, distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), more specifically the blockchains, are regarded as a revolution which propose a new era, called "blockchain of things” following the era of "internet of things”. While DLTs promoted the business functionalities and compliance with information security obligations, it has also some vulnerabilities. By the DLTs the cost of intermediaries could easily be eliminated while at the same time assets/transactions are recorded and secured digitally. Nevertheless, this has simultaneously resulted in decentralised power/anarchy. Besides, majority of the studies focus on the contributions of the DLTs. This article aims to concentrate on the security aspect of this technology, which is often disregarded. Thus, after addressing fundamental characteristics of DLTs, it will unfold their tools and advantages in terms of compliance to information security obligations, then, exercise its vulnerabilities and related risks with respect to information security legal frameworks from over the world.
Keywords : dağıtık defter, blokzincir, şifreleme, anonimleşme, bilgi güvenliği