Blockchain empowered dynamic access control for secure data sharing in collaborative emergency management

Abstract

In the realm of emergency management involving multi-party collaboration, securely sharing data among multiple entities poses a significant challenge. Traditional centralized data platforms struggle with fine-grained access control for data from different sources and are susceptible to single-point failures and risks of forged authorization. This paper delves into the prospective application of blockchain technology for decentralized data governance. We propose a dynamic access control technology for multi-party collaborative emergency response, which combines blockchain and attribute-based access control technologies to enable dynamic access control in multi-party data sharing scenarios. A data sharing system for collaborative emergency management built with Hyperledger Fabric has been developed and subjected to a series of evaluation tests. The experimental results reveal that our blockchain-based system not only significantly enhances data security and privacy by leveraging decentralized control but also improves the efficiency and reliability of data sharing in emergency situations. Specifically, our findings demonstrate the system's ability to dynamically adapt access control policies based on changing emergency scenarios, effectively mitigating risks associated with single-point failures and unauthorized access. These outcomes underscore the viability and reliability of our approach, providing a robust framework for secure, scalable, and flexible data sharing in the demanding field of emergency management.