18063068. AUTOMATED PRE-COMMIT SCAN OF APPLICATION CODE FOR PRIVACY PROTECTED DATA ACCESSES simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
Contents
- 1 AUTOMATED PRE-COMMIT SCAN OF APPLICATION CODE FOR PRIVACY PROTECTED DATA ACCESSES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTOMATED PRE-COMMIT SCAN OF APPLICATION CODE FOR PRIVACY PROTECTED DATA ACCESSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Data Protection
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTOMATED PRE-COMMIT SCAN OF APPLICATION CODE FOR PRIVACY PROTECTED DATA ACCESSES
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Saurav Kumar of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Ming Liao of Menlo Park CA (US)
AUTOMATED PRE-COMMIT SCAN OF APPLICATION CODE FOR PRIVACY PROTECTED DATA ACCESSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18063068 titled 'AUTOMATED PRE-COMMIT SCAN OF APPLICATION CODE FOR PRIVACY PROTECTED DATA ACCESSES
Simplified Explanation
Technologies for managing protected data in software applications are described. The system scans code elements before committing them to a codebase to identify and protect sensitive data elements. Developers are notified if any protected data elements are accessed.
- The system scans code elements for protected data elements and access.
- It searches a database of registered protected data elements.
- Developers are notified if any protected data elements are accessed.
Key Features and Innovation
- Pre-commit scan customized to identify protected data elements.
- Database of registered protected data elements.
- Notification system for developers.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various industries such as finance, healthcare, and government where data protection is crucial. It can also be used in software development companies to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
Problems Solved
- Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Enhancing data security in software applications.
Benefits
- Improved data security.
- Compliance with data protection regulations.
- Early detection of potential data breaches.
Commercial Applications
Protecting sensitive data in software applications can have significant commercial implications, especially in industries where data security is a top priority. This technology can be marketed to software development companies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior art related to data protection technologies, pre-commit scans, and database systems for managing sensitive data.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on the latest advancements in data protection technologies, pre-commit scans, and database systems for managing sensitive data.
Questions about Data Protection
How does this technology improve data security in software applications?
This technology improves data security by identifying and protecting sensitive data elements in code elements before they are committed to a codebase.
What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?
The potential commercial applications include industries such as finance, healthcare, and government where data protection is crucial.
Original Abstract Submitted
Technologies for protected data management are described. Embodiments include receiving a request to commit a code element to a codebase in a software application. The code element is scanned using a pre-commit scan. The scan includes a query that is customized to identify a protected data element and/or a protected data element access. The scan can identify at least one portion of the code element that accesses the protected data element. A database of registered protected data elements is searched for the protected data element and/or protected data element access. A notification can be generated and sent to a developer account that is associated with the request to commit the code element.
