Storage process and system for electronic messages
First Claim
1. A storage process for electronic messages, the process including the steps of:
- (a) receiving an electronic message over a messages network;
(b) generating metadata for the message that verifies content of the message; and
(c) archiving the message and the metadata to verify sending and content of the message.
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Abstract
A storage process for electronic messages, the process including the steps of receiving an electronic message over a messages network, generating metadata for the message that verifies content of the message, and archiving the message and the metadata to verify sending and content of the message. The invention also relates to a system for storing electronic messages. The process and system are particularly useful in situations where it is necessary to verify the contents of an electronic message to ensure that it is not altered. One advantage of the invention is that it provides a secure tamper-proof record of electronic messages that is kept secure and cannot be readily destroyed.
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50 Claims
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1. A storage process for electronic messages, the process including the steps of:
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(a) receiving an electronic message over a messages network;
(b) generating metadata for the message that verifies content of the message; and
(c) archiving the message and the metadata to verify sending and content of the message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A storage process for electronic messages sent between a sender and a recipient via a messages network, including the steps of:
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(a) intercepting the electronic message on route to the recipient;
(b) creating an archive copy of the intercepted message;
(c) generating metadata to verify content of the archive copy; and
(d) archiving the archive copy and the meta data to verify sending and content of the electronic message.
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36. A system for storing electronic messages, the system including:
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(a) receiving means for receiving an electronic message over a messages network;
(b) encryption means for generating metadata for the message that verifies content of the message; and
(c) storage means for archiving the message and the metadata to verify sending and content of the message. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A storage process for electronic messages sent and received by a user, the process including the steps of:
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(a) intercepting electronic messages sent and received by the user;
(b) analysing each electronic message according to pre-determined criteria; and
(c) creating an archive copy of each electronic message which meets the pre-determined criteria; and
for each archive copy, including the further steps of;
(i) generating a validation data for the archive copy to verify its content; and
(ii) archiving the archive copy and the validation data to verify sending and content of the electronic message. - View Dependent Claims (48)
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49. An electronic message management system, the system including:
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(a) tracking means for tracking electronic messages sent to and from a subscriber; and
(b) storage means for storing electronic messages sent to and from a subscriber wherein the electronic messages are stored in a tamper proof manner to provide proof of content and sending.
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50. Computer software including:
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(a) tracking component to track electronic messages sent and received by the user;
(b) encryption component to generate metadata for one or the electronic messages to verify content of the message; and
(c) storage means for storing the message and metadata in a secure manner to verify and content of the message.
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