Restricting electronic message traffic

Abstract

Abstract A method is disclosed for restricting the delivery and receipt of electronic messages which are delivered to selected recipients via a computer network. Each individual message or individual component of a multiple component electronic message is transmitted in association with an electronic message profile which may include restrictions designated by the transmitter with respect to the recipient's security classification, management level, or address. Preferably the electronic message profile will also include identifying information with regard to the source and type of message associated therewith. Each electronic message profile is then used to automatically control the delivery and receipt of its associated electronic message by comparison with a recipient profile which was previously established. In this manner a transmitter may specify that delivery of a selected electronic message or selected component of an electronic message should be automatically cancelled unless the recipient meets a specified security clearance, management level, or other criteria. Similarly, a recipient may select a profile which precludes receipt of any electronic message from a particular source or of a particular type.

Inventors

• 👤 Chander Kasiraj
• 👤 Timothy James Wolf

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