In the past few years, blockchain technology has occupied a prominent space in technological discussions, emerging as a decentralized and immutable digital record that stores transactions in chained blocks, so that each block contains a set of verifiable data that is protected by cryptography. Its versatility makes it a fundamental piece in areas that go beyond cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, promoting security and transparency in various applications.
Due to the security offered by this technology, the Brazilian Government began using it to issue the National Identity Card (“CIN”). As determined by article 24 of Decree No. 10,977 of 2022, from the beginning of November 2023, issuing bodies will be obliged to adopt the Identity Card standards established in the Decree.
As clarified by the Brazilian Government, the solution was developed by the Federal Data Processing Service (“Serpro”) – a public company that provides information technology services in Brazil – and will be adopted and operated by the so-called Civil Identification Bodies. The initiative provides a data sharing platform using blockchain technology for states, municipalities, and public administration bodies.
Finally, the president of Serpro, Alexandre Amorim, highlighted the following advantages of blockchain:
- Protects personal data;
- Prevents fraud;
- Guarantees the immutability of data;
- It is decentralized, reducing vulnerability to cyber-attacks;
- Brings more transparency, allowing traceability of all transactions carried out on the network.
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Author: Caroline Muniz, Laila Araujo and Cesar Peduti, Peduti Advogados.
Source: Governo começa a utilizar o blockchain na emissão da Carteira de Identidade Nacional (https://www.gov.br/gestao/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/2023/setembro/governo-comeca-a-utilizar-o-blockchain-na-emissao-da-carteira-de-identidade-nacional)
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