블록체인기술 활용에 관한 공법적 과제와 개선방안

Block chain means distributing the ledger that records transaction history information to the participants and connecting the new block as a chain with password authentication when the change occurs. The block chain technology has features such as high security and transparent disclosure of information. It is necessary to review the legislation for future activation. In the past, electronic voting rely entirely on the central government for the voting process and results, but it is impossible to forge voting records because all voters can verify the process as well as the voting results themselves through the block chain. So the computerized system for collecting electronic documents using the block chain technology and the part for accepting electronic voting should be revised. In addition, direct democracy is likely to expand in the form of collecting opinions from residents and making decisions in small-scale municipalities. In this case, the constitutional amendment on decentralization should be done. On the other hand, considering the impact of the block chain on the industry as a whole, it is effective to establish a block-chain basic law rather than revising individual laws and regulations. Block chain technology, like other 4th industrial revolution key technologies, has the risk of privacy infringement. Therefore, the definition of personal information and the possibility of combining and identification should be clearly defined and the level of consent should also be subdivided. In order to improve the quality of life in the field of public services, it should be possible to provide and utilize personal information outside the purpose.