The ATra Technology for Secure and Private Information Sharing

Summary of the technology

- Secure Inter-device Communication. Each jurisdiction (data owner) uploads sensitive data into a dedicated "black box".
- Devices collectively establish case matches to determine which jurisdictions have a legitimate "need to know" specific pieces of information and only share the necessary information.
- Decentralized System: Eliminates the need for a centralized system for managing private information sharing, enhancing security and reducing breaches.

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OVERVIEW

The ATra Appliance Technology provides a method for parties to share private and confidential information over a distributed communications network. The invention operates in real-time and executes on a distributed network, such as the Internet. Information is only shared after a "need to know" has been established between parties. The risk of exposing private information during the need-to-know assessment is low. Once the need-to-know criteria is met, only the agreed-upon information is accessible to the authorized parties. Changes in need-to-know criteria can be detected in real-time, enabling immediate suspension of information access.

BACKGROUND

​​The ATra configuration concept improves data sharing while maintaining privacy. Traditionally, centralized systems posed risks of breaches and inefficiencies. The AvesTerra concept equips each entity with a secure "black box" for local data upload, ensuring rapid, secure handling within local networks. These devices communicate securely to determine legitimate access based on "need to know," preserving data privacy. The AvesTerra framework enables seamless access to validated information, mitigating centralized system risks and unlocking new analytic possibilities without hard-coded solutions.

Benefit

  • Enables control over data while necessary data sharing. Data privacy is robustly protected Faster data uploads due to local network integration. Immediate and secure communication between devices speeds up the process of determining case matches and sharing information.
  • The decentralized nature of the system allows for easy scalability. New analytical tools and opportunities can be integrated without overhauling the system.
  • Eliminates the need for a centralized data system, reducing vulnerabilities associated with single points of failure.

Market Application

Government and Public Sector: Technology can be used to securely share sensitive data across different agencies and jurisdictions without relying on a centralized system.

Healthcare: Providers who want to securely share patient data among authorized parties.

Financial Services: Banks, financial institutions and regulatory agencies can use this technology to securely exchange financial data and information.

Publications

Provisional Application Filed

Related Keywords

  • Network Technology, Network Security
  • Cyber Security
  • Blockchain
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • privacy
  • iot security

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