Building a Data Space for the Public Security Domain Using Smart Contracts

Abstract

The publication focuses on exploring ways of integrating smart contracts within a data space dedicated to the public security domain. This data space shall facilitate involving various stakeholders, such as law enforcement agencies (LEAs), research facilities and universities as well as and research-oriented companies by taking their needs and requirements into account. On the one hand, we discuss the benefits of smart contracts in this context, particularly how blockchain-backed processes can contribute to building a trustworthy data sharing ecosystem. On the other hand, we also investigate challenges and costs associated with this approach.