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Systems and methods for content-aware access control

US8832848B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for content-aware access control is described. An access control action is obtained. The access control action identifying content and one or more users. A sensitivity classification is determined for the content. A sensitivity rating is determined for the one or more users. A determination is made as to whether the sensitivity classification and the sensitivity rating satisfy a policy. Upon determining that the policy is not satisfied, a policy restriction is enforced.

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