Patent ID: 8015404
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: G06Q,G08G

Abstract:
1. A method of collecting data from and retaining the anonymity of a source, wherein the data is encrypted using a first key, said method comprising the steps of: (a) encrypting first authentication and verification information for the source using a second key at the source; (b) electronically sending the encrypted data and the encrypted first authentication and verification information to a first entity separate from the source; (c) decrypting the first authentication and verification information using a second corresponding key, and electronically authenticating the source and verifying the data at the first entity; (d) encrypting second authentication information for the first entity using a third key; (e) electronically sending the encrypted data and the encrypted second authentication information to a second entity; (f) decrypting the second authentication information using a third corresponding key, and electronically authenticating the first entity; and (g) decrypting the data using a first corresponding key at the second entity, such that neither the first nor second entity can access both the data and the authentication and verification information for the source, and a secure connection is established between the source and second entity without the second entity accessing the information for the source.