Method and apparatus for providing controlled access to...

Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types

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C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C726S002000, C726S026000, C726S027000

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07634455

ABSTRACT:
A method and device such as a database for storing and providing controlled access to objects and associated documents by multiple users according to predetermined privileges set by the owner, or host, of the stored information. Individual users, or guests, can be given access to the objects, its attributes and associated documents as determined by the host of the information. The host of the information can set up access privileges based on any type of relationship. This is particularly useful in complex business relationships between a host and a plurality of users, both of which may be sensitive about their trade secrets and other confidential information.

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