A BLOCKCHAIN-BASED APPROACH TO SECURE, TRANSPARENT, AND TAMPER-RESISTANT LEGAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Decentralizing legal document management through blockchain technology presents a secure and transparent alternative to traditional centralized systems. Conventional legal repositories often depend on intermediaries and centralized databases, making them vulnerable to unauthorized alterations, data breaches, loss of records, and inefficiencies in handling sensitive information. Although digital documentation improved accessibility, it still failed to adequately address concerns around integrity, authenticity, and trust. Blockchain, with its immutable and distributed ledger mechanism, offers a resilient solution to these challenges. The motivation behind this system arises from the increasing demand for reliable, tamper-resistant, and easily verifiable document management platforms. Issues such as forgery, unauthorized access, version conflicts, and reliance on third-party validation highlight the shortcomings of existing approaches. The proposed framework utilizes blockchain’s decentralized architecture to securely store, share, and validate legal documents while eliminating intermediary dependency. Smart contracts automate processes including authorization, notarization, and document verification, thereby minimizing manual intervention and delays. With cryptographic protection and immutable records, the system enhances confidentiality, accountability, and trust. This blockchainenabled model provides a modern, efficient, and transparent solution for legal document management aligned with evolving security and privacy needs.