Emma Todd: CEO of MMH Blockchain Group | The Impact of Blockchain on Data Security

Emma Todd is the CEO of MMH Blockchain Group, a company that provides data systems consulting, communications, and events for technology organizations. She is a board member of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, Canada's largest blockchain association, and the Chair of the CBCS FinTech committee. Emma is also the Chair of the Advisory Council for Girls in Tech and a past chairwoman and executive board member of Blockchain for Impact. She has worked with the United Nations and has spoken alongside notable figures such as Al Gore and Edward Snowden at the UN and other venues.

In this episode of Disarming Data, we discuss data security, human rights, and civil rights. Emma shares her extensive experience in the blockchain industry and her work with the United Nations and provides insight into how technology can be used to protect human rights and promote data security. We dive into the details of the intersection of these topics and what we can do to ensure that we use data ethically and responsibly.

“Quick buck and long game do not go hand in hand!" - Emma Todd

"The goal is to be able to use Bitcoin to buy anything and everything." - Emma Todd

"If you're chasing the money, you're going to end up losing more." - Emma Todd

This week on Disarming Data:

● The definition of blockchain and its potential applications in the data security field
● How blockchain technology can be used to promote human rights and protect vulnerable populations
● Emma shares her experience working with the United Nations and how we can use data to promote positive change
● We discuss the challenges of ensuring that data is used ethically and responsibly
● The role of technology in promoting civil rights and combating discrimination
● How to make money with blockchain and why it takes time and research
● Some of the challenges of balancing data security with privacy concerns
● How governments and international organizations can promote ethical data use
● What we can currently use Bitcoin to buy and how Emma sees its benefits evolving
● Emma’s thoughts on the future of blockchain and its potential impact on data security

Connect with Emma Todd:

● MMH Technology Group
● Emma Todd on LinkedIn

Connect with Disarming Data:

● David Biderman on LinkedIn