Access control via organization charts
US8479302B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/62
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Improved techniques involve controlling access to data based on who has previously accessed the data. For example, when a user submits a request to access a resource, a list of those users who have accessed the resource is generated. Identifiers associated with the requesting user and the accessing users from the list of users are located within an organization chart which contains information about the hierarchal level and department to which users within the organization belong. As an example, if the requesting user is an executive-level employee and the accessing users are also executive-level users, then access to the resource is granted. If, on the other hand, the requesting user is on the level of an individual contributor, or a contractor, then access to the resource is denied. Further, access requests can be recorded in the access log for tracking.
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