Multiple entity authorization model
US8327456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/629
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An authorization framework is provided that protects data records in a platform, such as a service-based platform, by requiring multiple level entities to be authorized with respect to the data records. For example, the data records can have an associated owner user that can grant access to other users with respect to the data. Additionally, however, the user can also grant access to certain applications that access the platform such that the data records can be initially closed for a user requiring the user to explicitly grant desired access to applications and/or users. In this regard, applications can be forbidden from accessing the data, even on behalf of the user, unless expressly authorized to do so by the user. Thus, the user can make informed decisions regarding who is to have access to its data.
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