Abstract: A secure card is described that includes a front surface, a back surface, a memory operably placed between the surfaces, the memory having an interface to an external device, a removable image transfer film having a releasable coating disbursed thereon, at least one digitally created image originally applied to the releasable coating in reverse image format, and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is operable such that the at least one digitally created image is between the releasable coating and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is applied adjacent one or more target surfaces associated with at least one of the surfaces, a selective release transfer process utilized such that the portions of the adhesive layer adjacent the at least one digitally created image remain on the surfaces when the image transfer film is removed from the card.

Abstract: A secure method and apparatus for data exchange that allows a client's or patient's financial data, medical records, and other information to be stored on a card-shaped compact disk, with multiple levels of encryption to preserve privacy. The trusted record disc can be read on any computer with a network or internet connection, but access to the information on the disc is restricted according to a password protected hierarchical encryption policy. In order to obtain access to the restricted information, an individual user needs to enter a unique password that is sent to a central server. The server confirms the password and returns an electronic key to the user's computer. The electronic key unlocks the encryption and allow the user to view only the information that is permitted (under federal patient, financial privacy or other laws). Thus, in the medical setting, physicians can review the patient's entire medical record and make changes to it.