Visual Securement of Sensitive Data in Reports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security measures for sensitive data in reports, such as password protection and access restrictions, are inadequate as they do not effectively protect data once the report is opened, especially in public access scenarios where immediate work is required.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes a securement module to visually obscure sensitive data within reports using techniques like blurring, contrast adjustment, strikethrough, and masking, based on predefined display rules and location-specific conditions, ensuring data protection without hindering report accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If password protection is used, then access control is improved, but data security after opening is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining display rules that automatically obscure sensitive data before the report is viewed or printed. The securement module proactively masks sensitive information based on predefined conditions (location, device type, print operation) rather than relying on user awareness or post-access protection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the display parameters of sensitive data dynamically based on context. The securement module modifies how sensitive data is rendered (obscured, masked, or redacted) according to parameters such as user location, device type, and operation type (view vs. print), thereby adapting the security level to the specific situation.
2Reliability
If access restrictions are imposed, then data security is improved, but report accessibility is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by selectively obscuring only the sensitive portions of the report while leaving non-sensitive data visible and accessible. The securement module identifies specific sensitive data fields and applies obscuration only to those areas, allowing users to freely access and work with the rest of the report content without restrictions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures display rules that automatically apply appropriate obscuration levels based on the context (location, device, operation type). This preliminary setup eliminates the need for users to manually request or wait for security approvals, enabling immediate access to non-sensitive portions of the report.
3Productivity
If sensitive data is fully visible, then report usability is improved, but security in public places is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically changes the display parameters of sensitive data based on contextual parameters such as user location (determined via GPS), device type (mobile vs. desktop), and operation type (view vs. print). The securement module adjusts the level of obscuration accordingly, maintaining full visibility and usability in secure environments while automatically applying protection in public or unsecured contexts.
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AI summary
Various embodiments of systems and methods for visual securement of sensitive data are described herein. In one aspect, the method includes receiving a request for displaying a report. It is determined whether the requested report comprises sensitive data. When the report comprises the sensitive data, a display rule related to the sensitive data is identified. Based upon the identified display rule, the sensitive data within the report is displayed.