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UK companies receive privacy guidance on blockchain technology from regulator

( September 2, 2025, 14:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK companies have received draft guidance on the use of distributed ledger technology, or DLTs, from the national data protection regulator. Technologies such as blockchain, commonly associated with cryptocurrency, must ensure that personal information is responsibly managed, the Information Commissioner’s Office said. The draft, which is open for consultation until Nov. 7, urges companies to consider whether blockchain is necessary, favor off-chain storage to reduce risk when possible, and carry out data protection impact assessments to ensure compliance.Guidance attached.  ...

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