Systems and methods for automatically handling multiple levels of encryption and decryption
US9373003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2113
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for automatically handling multiple levels of encryption and decryption. An electronic file is received to add to encrypted storage. The electronic file is encrypted to generate a new level of encryption for the electronic file using an encryption process that uses encryption data to generate the new level of encryption and to decrypt the new level of encryption. A set of existing encryption data associated with the electronic file is identified, wherein each existing encryption data from the set of existing encryption data is associated with an existing level of encryption already applied to the electronic file. The encryption data is added to the set of existing encryption data associated with the electronic file so that the existing levels of encryption and the new level of encryption can be decrypted.
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