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@article{171146,
        author = {Tanvi Kamble and Yash Dubey and Kushagri Nayak},
        title = {Securing Immigrant Identity: A Survey of Blockchain Applications in Data Management},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2588-2598},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171146},
        abstract = {The current immigrant data management systems in India are outdated and inefficient, heavily relying on a combination of paper-based documentation and fragmented digital records. Such old traditional systems harbour significant risks, including data integrity issues, security vulnerabilities, and delays in monitoring the status and movements of immigrants, particularly refugees who often lack formal travel documents. The paper tries to explore the potential of using blockchain technology for solving the above concerns. Using blockchain's decentralized and unadulterated aspect along with tracking technologies such as a system of QR codes, SIM card-based tracking, and GPS, this paper will address how blockchain can improve data security, document verification, and real-time immigrant tracking. This paper will also evaluate the use of cryptographic hashing, Web3.js for blockchain interactions, and smart contracts to automate processes and ensure the integrity of documents like passports and visas. This paper shall attempt to present a comprehensive review that speaks to the current advancement in secure data management systems, specifically calling attention to the growth potential of blockchain and decentralized storage solutions like IPFS with respect to simplifying complexity in immigrant data management.},
        keywords = {Blockchain Technology, Immigrant Data Management, Document Verification, QR Code Systems, SIM Card Tracking, GPS Tracking, IPFS (Inter-Planetary File System), Biometric Data Storage, Cryptographic Hashing, SHA-256, RSA Algorithm, Smart Contracts, Digital Identity, Decentralized Storage, Ethereum Blockchain, Location Tracking, Real-Time Monitoring, REST APIs, Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA), Web3.js, Proof-of-Work (PoW), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), Public Key Cryptography, Legal Compliance, Government Records.},
        month = {December},
        }