Masked Data Transaction Database
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1. A computer database system for supporting masked data transactions comprising:
- a) a first set of records containing at least one consumer approved data mask;
b) a second set of records containing confidential consumer data;
c) an authorization module for performing the steps of;
i) receiving a request requiring access to at least a portion of the confidential consumer data;
ii) applying at least one consumer approved data mask from the first set of records to the confidential consumer data from the second set of records; and
iii) accessing the confidential consumer data in accordance with the applied data mask.
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Abstract
A database for masked data transactions is presented in which data masks are applied to sensitive personal information so that non-masked portions of that information can be used in the selection of products, services and service providers for a consumer. In one application the database is utilized in the selection of healthcare products, services and providers based on pangenetic (genetic and epigenetic) and non-pangenetic information associated with the consumer.
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25 Claims
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1. A computer database system for supporting masked data transactions comprising:
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a) a first set of records containing at least one consumer approved data mask; b) a second set of records containing confidential consumer data; c) an authorization module for performing the steps of; i) receiving a request requiring access to at least a portion of the confidential consumer data; ii) applying at least one consumer approved data mask from the first set of records to the confidential consumer data from the second set of records; and iii) accessing the confidential consumer data in accordance with the applied data mask. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer database system for supporting masked pangenetic data transactions, comprising:
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a) pangenetic data associated with a consumer; b) authorization records; c) a data mask indicating one or more portions of the pangenetic data that are not to be transmitted; d) a processor for performing the steps of; i) receiving a request for at least a portion of the pangenetic data associated with the consumer; ii) verifying the authenticity of the request against the authorization records; and iii) transmitting the pangenetic data in accordance with the data mask. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A computer database system for supporting masked pangenetic data transactions, comprising:
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a) a first data structure comprising records which contain consumer pangenetic data; b) a second data structure comprising data masks which, when authorized for use, determine the transmission of selected subsets of the consumer pangenetic data from the records of the first data structure; and c) a third data structure comprising authorization records which allow an authorized party to access masked consumer pangenetic data through application of at least one of the data masks of the second data structure to the consumer pangenetic data of the first data structure. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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