Universal temporary communication ID with service integration

A method comprising the steps of:

• receiving a request for a temporary ID from a first user that has a permanent ID for being contacted through a first mode of communication, the request including at least one usage rule provided by the first user;
• generating the temporary ID;
• mapping the temporary ID to the permanent ID of the first user so as to allow a second user to contact the first user through the first mode of communication without knowing the permanent ID of the first user,
• mapping the temporary ID with the at least one usage rule so as to limit use of the temporary ID to contact the first user through the first mode of communication;
• and
• sending the temporary ID to the first user.

A method comprising the steps of:

• receiving a communication from a second user through a first mode of communication, the communication being directed to a temporary ID of a first user;
• determining a permanent ID of the first user that is mapped with the temporary ID of the first user;
• evaluating at least one usage rule that is mapped with the temporary ID of the first user in order to determine if the second user is permitted to use the temporary ID to contact the first user through the first mode of communication at this time;
• and
• if it is determined that contact is permitted, forwarding the communication through the first mode of communication to the permanent ID of the first user.