System and method for tracking and reporting data transmission and receipt

Abstract

A system and method for tracking a data transmission, and for reporting the receipt of the data transmission and the level and/or type of interaction between the intended recipient user and the data transmission. Preferably, the length of time which elapses before the user receives the data transmission is measured and compared to a predetermined period of time. If the intended recipient user does not receive the data transmission within a predetermined period of time, and/or if the intended recipient user does not interact with the data transmission according to the predetermined level and/or type of interaction, then preferably the intended recipient user receives a data transmission through a different communication medium, such as voice mail if the original medium was e-mail, for example. More preferably, the sender user and/or another designated user is notified if such a period of time has elapsed.

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