Legal and regulatory compliance program and legal resource database architecture
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1. A computer program stored on a computer-readable memory device for controlling operations of a host computer, the computer program comprising:
- instructions operable to access at least one database of information relating to loss prevention issues;
instructions operable to enable a plurality of users to access the host computer via a communications network;
instructions operable to receive from the users at least one request for information relating to loss prevention issues;
instructions operable to respond to information requests by accessing the database to locate the requested information;
instructions operable to administer a test to a user, the test including a plurality of test questions relating to loss prevention issues, the test prompting the user to provide answers to the test questions;
instructions operable to access correct answers to the test questions;
instructions operable to compare the answers given by the user to the correct answers;
instructions operable to access recommended procedures relating to each of the test questions; and
instructions operable to provide to the user, for each of the test questions that were answered incorrectly, the recommended procedures that relate to the test questions that were answered incorrectly.
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Abstract
A distributed risk management system, computer program, and method are provided that together provide a comprehensive source of risk management and compliance information that permits businesses to more effectively manage risks associated with business activities. The invention permits businesses to identify potential liabilities, evaluate current procedures in dealing with such risks, implement recommended risk management procedures, and validate that the recommended procedures have in fact been implemented and are effective.
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1. A computer program stored on a computer-readable memory device for controlling operations of a host computer, the computer program comprising:
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instructions operable to access at least one database of information relating to loss prevention issues;
instructions operable to enable a plurality of users to access the host computer via a communications network;
instructions operable to receive from the users at least one request for information relating to loss prevention issues;
instructions operable to respond to information requests by accessing the database to locate the requested information;
instructions operable to administer a test to a user, the test including a plurality of test questions relating to loss prevention issues, the test prompting the user to provide answers to the test questions;
instructions operable to access correct answers to the test questions;
instructions operable to compare the answers given by the user to the correct answers;
instructions operable to access recommended procedures relating to each of the test questions; and
instructions operable to provide to the user, for each of the test questions that were answered incorrectly, the recommended procedures that relate to the test questions that were answered incorrectly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An on-line web-based risk management system for providing loss prevention information to users, the system comprising:
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a host computer; and
a computer program stored on a computer-readable memory device accessible by the host computer for controlling operations of the host computer, the computer program including;
instructions operable to access at least one database of information relating to loss prevention issues;
instructions operable to enable the users to access the host computer via a communications network;
instructions operable to enable the users to request information relating to loss prevention issues;
instructions operable to respond to information requests by accessing the database to locate the requested information;
instructions operable to administer a test to a user, the test including a plurality of test questions relating to loss prevention issues, the test prompting the user to provide answers to the test questions;
instructions operable to access correct answers to the test questions;
instructions operable to compare the answers given by the user to the correct answers;
instructions operable to access recommended procedures relating to each of the test questions; and
instructions operable to provide to the user, for each of the test questions that were answered incorrectly, the recommended procedures that relate to the test questions that were answered incorrectly. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31)
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15. A method of providing information relating to risk management issues to at least one user, the method comprising:
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providing a host computer that may be accessed by at least one user computer via a communications network;
enabling the user to access the host computer via the user computer;
enabling the user to request information from the host computer relating to loss prevention issues;
in response to the user requests, providing requested information to the user;
administering a test to the user via the host computer and the user computer, the test including a plurality of test questions relating to loss prevention issues;
prompting the user to provide answers to the test questions;
accessing with the host computer correct answers to the test questions;
comparing with the host computer the answers given by the user to the correct answers; and
providing to the user, via the host computer and the user computer, recommended procedures that relate to the test questions that were answered incorrectly by the user.
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18. A computer program stored on a computer-readable memory device for controlling operations of a host computer, the computer program comprising:
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instructions operable to receive compliance information, the compliance information including legal requirements;
instructions operable to present assessment questions to facilitate conducting business activities in a manner compatible with the compliance information; and
instructions operable to associate compliance dates by which at least one compliance action must be taken to comply with the legal requirements.
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28. An on-line web-based risk management system for providing loss prevention information to users, the risk management system comprising:
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a host computer; and
a computer program stored on a computer-readable memory device accessible by the host computer for controlling operations of the host computer, the computer program including;
means for accessing at least one database including information relating to loss prevention issues;
means for providing a plurality of users with access the host computer via a communications network;
means for providing a query interface to the users to perform at least one query on the information relating to loss prevention issues;
means for providing a response to the query by accessing the database and locating any responsive information corresponding to the query;
means for administering a test to a user, the test including at least one test question relating to loss prevention issues and receiving user answers to the test question;
means for accessing appropriate answers to the at least one test question;
means for comparing the user answers given by the user to the appropriate answers;
means for accessing recommended procedures relating to the test question; and
means for providing to the user the recommended procedures that relate to the test question if the test question was answered incorrectly.
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