Abstract: The current invention includes a client computer and an Email server 6, in which the client computer contains an Email client 12 having a physical Email address. A Client Control Program resides on the client computer. An Alias Email Server 100 communicates with the client over a network. The physical Email address is entered into the Client Control Program, with client identification information. The Alias Email Server 100 generates an alias Email address, which is returned to the user, and is stored in the Alias Email Server. The Alias Email Address is made available to third parties communicating with the client. The Email is intercepted by the Alias Email Server, and is either forwarded to the client, filtered, or blocked, under control of the client. A log of all transactions is available to the client.

Abstract: The method resides on a standard email system including a client computer that contains a physical email address and an email server. A client control program, which resides on the client computer and an alias email server, which communicates with the client over the data communications network, are added. The method includes entering the physical email address into the client control program, together with client identification information. The alias email server then generates an alias email address, which is communicated back to the user, and additionally is stored in the alias email server. The client then makes the alias email address available to selected correspondent. Response emails are intercepted by the alias email server, and either forwarded to the client, filtered, or blocked. The client is provided with a log of all transactions, including the time and date, alias email addresses, and other user-created information.

Abstract: An Email control system and method is used in a computer data communications network, which includes a client computer and an Email server, in which the client computer contains an Email client having a physical Email address. The system includes a Client Control Program, which resides on the client computer, and an Alias Email Server, which communicates with the client over the data communications network. The method includes the steps of entering the physical Email address into the Client Control Program, together with client identification information. The Alias Email Server then generates an alias Email address, which is communicated back to the user, and additionally is stored in the Alias Email Server. The client then may make the Alias Email Address available to vendors or other correspondent wishing to communicate with the client.