Method of and apparatus for investigating transactions in a data processing environment
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Company
InventorsSiani Lynne Pearson, Graeme John Proudler
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Abstract
A method of investigating misdemeanour within a data processing system is provided. An investigator is given an anonymous authenticated identity on a trusted computing device such that a trustworthy record of transactions can be created. The investigator can participate in the transaction.
Claims10
A method of investigating transactions in a data processing environment comprising a trusted computing environment, the method comprising the steps of:
- i. selecting a user within the trusted computing environment;
- ii. creating an investigation identity which is owned by the user;
- iii. using the investigation identity to take part in transactions;
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- iv. creating a record of those transactions.
An apparatus for investigating transactions, said apparatus including a trusted computing device arranged such that an investigation identity is owned by a user, and a record of transactions made by the investigation identity is stored in an authenticated record by the trusted computing device.
A computer program product for causing a trusted computing device having a trusted computing environment to perform the following steps:
- i. select a user within the trusted computing environment;
- ii. create an investigation identity which is owned by the user;
- iii. use the investigation identity to take part in transactions;
- and
- iv. create a record of those transactions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.