The information stored in the LPD can be sensitive for some areas of the world. Access to the master database with full information will be severely limited. Internet access is very controlled and transmission of data across the Internet is always encrypted. Another level of user access is built into the program. Different levels of users can be allowed different levels of access to forms and records.
Physical security is encouraged through administrative procedures.
About two years ago, VPSI received a mandate to replace and upgrade the ILS program to better reflect the thrust of SIL to partner with other organizations. The design of the LPD was scaled back to meet these specifications in the initial release in order to reduce the confusion over what information was required for IA statistics. The tree view allows the user to easily survey the features and execute the desired action with the click of the mouse. The summary pane shows a list view of the records appropriate to the selected function. Switching sub form is used heavily to maximize the amount of information on the screen at a time and allow the flexibility to change the features available according to choice or security level.