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Privacy Centric Citizen Engagement Systems with Next Generation Blockchain Security for Secure Decentralized Governance and Digital Empowerment

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N. R. Vembu1, *, A. Himabindu2, A. Suhana Nafais3, K. Suresh4, Anup Singh Negi5, 6, G. Pushpalakshmi7
1Assistant Professor III, Department of Commerce, SRC Campus, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of MCA, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
4Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, J.J. College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
5Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India
6Adjunct Professor, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
7Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding author. Email: vembu@mba.sastra.edu
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10.2991/978-94-6463-718-2_78How to use a DOI?
Keywords
privacy-centric systems; citizen engagement; blockchain security; decentralized governance; digital empowerment; self-sovereign identity; transparent governance; decentralized applications; data privacy; scalable blockchain; digital democracy; participatory governance; secure digital identity; blockchain-based systems; privacy protection; public sector; ethical governance; transparency; decentralized technologies; inclusive governance; e-governance
Abstract

In this paper, we describe the creation of a next-generation blockchain-based secure and privacy-preserving citizen engagement system for decentralized governance and digital empowerment. It incorporates secure, transparent and scalable blockchain technologies to protect personal data, while encouraging citizens’ participation in governance as stakeholders. Self-sovereign identities and decentralized applications (dApps) provide citizens with the ability to regain control over their personal data, resulting in a higher level of privacy and more trust in government processes. Based on centralized systems deficiencies, the study explores the solution for technical architecture, privacy protection mechanisms and governance models. It also offers perspectives on aligning blockchain technology with contemporary governance frameworks while considering security, scalability, and ethical issues. We hope to follow up this study with a series of publications that could expand and elaborate ways that we can understand, design, and build for safe, democratic, and democratic digital governments that can make government more open, accountable, and ultimately, impactful worldwide.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainability Innovation in Computing and Engineering (ICSICE 2024)
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Advances in Computer Science Research
Publication Date
23 May 2025
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978-94-6463-718-2
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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