Don’t be concerned about the ‘r’ word – or, why governments shouldn’t avoid blockchain

Data’s everywhere. It’s what binds the modern world together. It’s the basis for businesses and governments and how they operate; and no entity is more hyper-focused on the handling of data than a government or government agency. One could argue that businesses have more to lose by mishandling their clients’ data, but remember that the sole purpose of a government is to serve its people, and that’s why they create laws and regulations to enforce the handling, collection, and...