Managing access to protected data file content
US11586750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/51
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of managing access to protected file content is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a request to open a first file stored on the computing device; determining that the first file is a protected file; in response to determining that the first file is a protected file: identifying a first application that is suitable for opening the first file; determining that the first application is an unsecured application; and in response to determining that the first application is an unsecured application, locking the first application to prevent unauthorized access of application data of the first application in a locked state.
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