Blockchain, “Smart” Contracts, and Business in Cyberspace

After the genesis of blockchain technology in 2008 in support of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, a new technological dimension for digital transactions quickly took shape. With this public, transparent, decentralized – and encrypted – record of online transactions available to all Continue reading Blockchain, “Smart” Contracts, and Business in Cyberspace

Privacy and Information Security in Cyberspace – An Introduction

As businesses store and transmit more and more information digitally, concerns over the potential for unauthorized access to consumers’ personal data continues to grow.  Although Canada, the European Union, and other venues outside of the United States have implemented uniform Continue reading Privacy and Information Security in Cyberspace – An Introduction