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Systems and methods for providing access to data based on privacy of a user location

US12147553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2021
Grant dateNov 19, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2141
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems and method for securely providing access to data. In one exemplary aspect, a method may comprise receiving a request to access data on a computing device of a user and identifying a location of the computing device. The method may comprise determining whether access to the data is allowed in the location based on a location-based rule of a plurality of location-based rule. The method may comprise, in response to determining that access to the data is allowed in the location, detecting, via sensors of the computing device, (1) at least one other person different from the user or (2) a surveillance device in the location, and determining whether the at least one other person or the surveillance device can view the data without direct access to the computing device. If not, the method may comprise providing access to the data on the computing device.

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