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Method and apparatus for controlling access to encrypted data

US9342699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2013
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B20/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling access to encrypted data is provided. The device comprises: a processor and a memory, the processor configured to: control access to encrypted data, stored at the memory, the encrypted data categorized according to a plurality of categories, using a respective encryption key for each category in the plurality of categories; and, control access to a given encryption key according to given criteria associated with a given category, respective criteria different for each respective category, access to the given encryption key including one or more of, when the respective criteria are met: generating the given encryption key and decrypting the given encryption key.

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