IDENTIFY THEFT PROTECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method for updating information associated with identification information, said method comprising:
- receiving a secure version of an identification datum and an indication of an incident associated with said identification datum, said incident being related to said identification datum;
comparing said secure version of said identification datum to stored identification data; and
if said stored identification data comprises said identification datum, updating information specific to said datum.
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Abstract
An information monitoring and alert system is provided which registers subscribers and verifiers with a central alert system. The alert system provides an interface for the verifiers to submit queries relating to identification information. Information in this query is compared to the stored data submitted by the subscriber during registration and if a match occurs the subscriber is notified that the identification has been used for a certain purpose. The alert system only stores an encrypted value of the identification with only contact information which is preferably anonymous. Any other information is deleted after registration. The subscriber upon being alerted of the use of the identification is instructed to authorize or reject the transaction pertaining to the query.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for updating information associated with identification information, said method comprising:
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receiving a secure version of an identification datum and an indication of an incident associated with said identification datum, said incident being related to said identification datum;
comparing said secure version of said identification datum to stored identification data; and
if said stored identification data comprises said identification datum, updating information specific to said datum. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of identity monitoring comprising the steps of:
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a notification system storing biometric identification information and contact information for each of at least one subscriber, said identification being stored in a secure manner;
said notification system receiving a query from a verifier indicative of the use of queried biometric identification information;
said notification system using said query to retrieve contact information corresponding to said queried biometric identification information if said queried biometric identification information corresponds to one of said at least one subscriber; and
if retrieved, said notification system using said contact information to notify said one of said at least one subscriber of the use of said queried biometric identification information. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A notification system for identity monitoring comprising:
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a storage device for storing biometric identification information and contact information for each of at least one subscriber, said biometric identification information being stored in a secure manner;
an interface adapted to enable a verifier to submit a query indicative of the use of queried biometric identification information; and
a server connected to said interface and said storage device, said server capable of receiving said query from said interface and transmitting a notification message to each of said at least one subscriber over a communication channel, said server using said query to retrieve contact information corresponding to said queried biometric identification information if said queried biometric identification information corresponds to one of said at least one subscriber; and
if retrieved, said server using said contact information to notify said one of said one of said at least one subscriber of the use of said queried biometric identification information. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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