Patent ID: 8131764

Claim:
A computer-implemented method for controlling access to data, comprising: receiving by at least one server, from a requesting entity, a request for access to data stored digitally in at least one database, said data pertaining to an individual; identifying by said at least one server said data satisfying said request; applying by said at least one server a plurality of attributes to said data satisfying said request, wherein said attributes define access restrictions to specific portions of said data satisfying said request, and wherein each of said attributes are defined by said individual to whom said data satisfying said request pertains; allowing by said at least one server access to said portions of said data satisfying said request when said attributes defining access to those said portions of said data satisfying said request are satisfied; and denying by said at least one server access to said portions of said data satisfying said request when said attributes defining access to those said portions of said data satisfying said request are not satisfied.