Abstract: A method and system of allocating data for subsequent retrieval. The method and system optionally including allocating data to a plurality of devices for storage, associating the data with the device providing the storage thereof, and providing retrieval information to facilitate retrieval of the data as function of the devices associated with the storage thereof. The method and system may further include features for controlling information associated with the allocated and/or features for associated one or more pieces of metadata to control access to allocated data once retrieved.

Abstract: The present anonymizer data collection device includes a suitable encryption process for encrypting a permanent identifier assigned to the subscriber or the subscriber equipment to produce an encrypted identifier. Information relating to the subscriber's data use of the network is collected and tagged with the encrypted identifier to protect the identity of the individuals from which the data are collected.

Abstract: The method for detecting unauthorized computer system usage monitors the subscriber's activities while using the computer system, the system activities and the Internet activities. When the computer system is initialized, the subscriber may manually or automatically set parameters for determining when an activity is unauthorized. When an activity is detected with deviates from normal system usage and operation, the activity is unauthorized. The unauthorized activity may be recorded in an activity log, may be terminated by the computer system, or the subscriber may be notified of the unauthorized usage.