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Blockchain: A potential solution to make Internet safe
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Srini CR discusses how we can ensure that the internet is a safe space for information, sharing and engagement by utilising blockchain as a solution in balancing online anonymity and traceability. All too often, the Internet is actually being abused to spread misinformation and fake news and hence regulation is important, which this blog further investigates.

Enabling law enforcement agencies, for example, to access conversations on services like WhatsApp is a highly complex issue which I don’t claim to have a solution for. But it’s clear that constructs would be needed which would enable traceability while also recognising people’s right to privacy and freedom of speech. As far as regulation goes, Singapore stands out for adopting legislation goals to tackle the proliferation of fake news and spread of inaccurate information. The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma), gives the government the power to remove falsehoods online or demand for corrections to be put up alongside it."Privacy, anonymity and accountability all start with some form of traceability."
"The law also gives the government the power to order technology companies to block accounts that are spreading untruths."

"In layman terms, imagine a spreadsheet which tracks all changes which spawns millions of other spreadsheets the moment the previous document gets altered."

While there is an ongoing, at times philosophical, debate between the technology industry and governments to find a way to balance anonymity, privacy freedom of speech and traceability, it is evident that technology is both a friend and foe when it comes to information sharing online. The solution is therefore likely to involve a combination of regulation and greater efforts by online businesses to prevent the spread of fake news and other malicious content. Ultimately, the benefits of the Internet far outweigh the challenges it faces today. So, my hope is that in the end, the Internet will be a safer place for people worldwide to engage with one another in a constructive way and to access a wealth of information and diverse opinions. Read another blog by Srini CR on how the future of data will impact our privacy and anonymity here."Ultimately the project aims to empower users to know where any photo comes from and whether it has been changed in any way."
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