Removable storage device data protection
US9495562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices, methods and products are described that provide removable storage device data protection. One aspect provides a method comprising: ascertaining a protected removable storage device connected to an information handling device, said protected removable storage device having a first partition for storing data according to a first file system type, and a second partition for storing user data according to a second file system type; and responsive to said information handling device recognizing said second file system type, querying for user credentials to decrypt a data encryption key used to encrypt said user data of said second partition. Other embodiments are described.
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