Using blockchain to log genome dataset access: efficient storage and query

Abstract Background Genomic variants are considered sensitive information, revealing potentially private facts about individuals. Therefore, it is important to control access to such data. A key aspect of controlled access is secure storage and efficient query of access logs, for potential misuse. H...

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Main Authors: Gamze Gürsoy, Robert Bjornson, Molly E. Green, Mark Gerstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12920-020-0716-z