Patent ID: 7945586
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for providing protection for information of a data file, the method comprising: decrypting an encrypted file to produce a composite file, said composite file including said information of said data file and allowable location information, wherein said allowable location information defines an allowable geographic area within which said information of said data file is accessible; ascertaining said allowable location information from said composite file; after said decrypting, ascertaining a geographic location of a computer, said computer being employed to access said data file; determining whether to permit access by said computer to said information of said data file based on at least said allowable location information and said geographic location of said computer; and preventing said access by said computer to said information of said data file if said geographic location of said computer according to said ascertaining is not within said allowable geographic area.