A Review on Blockchain Based Legal Vault


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Dhruv Dutkar, Neha Kadam, Ansh Poojari, Prof. Bhavika Thakur, "A Review on Blockchain Based Legal Vault", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 7, Article COMP_24, pp. 1-9, 2024. Published by Computer Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.

Abstract

The use of Blockchain technology in the legal field has opened new avenues for secure and decentralized data storage and management. The concept of a Blockchain-based legal vault allows for the secure storage and retrieval of legal documents, evidence, and other critical legal data. This review explores the potential applications of Blockchain in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and traceability of legal evidence. It evaluates various systems that have integrated Blockchain for legal evidence management and discusses the benefits and challenges of adopting this technology in the legal ecosystem.

Keywords

Blockchain, Legal Vault, Evidence Management, Decentralized Storage, Security, Transparency, Legal Technology, Blockchain for Forensics, Smart Contracts, Legal Evidence.

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