Cross-Sector Data Privacy Management With Dynamic User Controls

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data privacy protections are sector-specific and lack comprehensive mechanisms for enhanced control and protection of personal information, failing to adapt to the evolving landscape of data regulation and user rights.

Innovation Solution

A data privacy management system and method that includes a computing system with processors and memory devices, enabling the reception and transmission of user data sharing preferences to control third-party entity usage, and providing tools for user data collection and usage data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If sector-specific data privacy protections are implemented, then compliance with existing regulations is achieved, but comprehensive control and protection of personal information across all sectors is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata privacy protectionVSAvoidcomprehensive control
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal data privacy management system that consolidates control over personal information across multiple sectors (health, education, finance, etc.) into a single platform. The system allows users to manage data sharing preferences with third-party entities across all sectors through one interface, eliminating the need for separate sector-specific compliance mechanisms and providing comprehensive cross-sector control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If user data is shared with third-party entities, then data utility and service functionality are improved, but user control and transparency over data usage are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata utilityVSAvoiduser control
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms that provide users with real-time information about how their personal data is being used by third-party entities. Users receive notifications and can view detailed logs of data access and usage, enabling them to make informed decisions about their data sharing preferences and adjust controls based on actual usage patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The data sharing preferences are made dynamic rather than static, allowing users to adjust their control settings at any time based on changing needs or concerns. The system continuously monitors data usage and enables users to modify their preferences interactively, transforming data privacy control from a one-time configuration to an ongoing, adaptable process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If comprehensive data privacy management system is implemented, then user control and transparency are enhanced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata privacy controlVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple data privacy management functions into a single integrated system. By consolidating control mechanisms for health data, education data, financial data, and other personal information into one unified platform, the system reduces overall complexity while providing comprehensive control. Users interact with a single interface rather than multiple separate systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system acts as an intermediary layer between users and third-party entities, managing all data sharing interactions through a centralized platform. This intermediary approach simplifies the complexity by providing a standardized interface and automated processes, eliminating the need for users to directly manage complex relationships with multiple third parties across different sectors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12417308B2Data privacy management system and method
Publication Date: 2025.09.16 TRUIST BANK
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AI summary

A data privacy management system and method are provided. The method includes providing at least one processor, at least one memory device including readable instructions, and at least one user device in communication with the at least one processor via a network connection; receiving at least one information sharing preference and at least one communication request related to user data from a user, and transmitting the information sharing preference and/or communication request to at least one third-party entity to provide enhanced data privacy protection and control to the user.