Abstract: A system for electronically sharing private documents using document pointers is disclosed. The system includes a processor and memory. A pointer database electronically coupled to the processor for storing a pointer to a document associated with a user and stored on a repository device of a plurality of repository devices remote from the server system, wherein the pointer comprises a unique identifier of the document and an associated location of that document on the repository device. A network communications interface electronically coupled to the processor is configured to electronically receive from a client device, an electronic authorization to share the document with a recipient third-party device of a plurality of recipient third-party devices, and, in response to the electronic request, transmit an encrypted information package including the pointer to the document to one of the client device, the repository, or the third-party device to facilitate the document sharing.

Abstract: The systems described herein are configured to generate an auditable digital certificate upon receiving a request for user information associated with a user of the plurality of users and determining that authorization from the user is required The digital certificate comprises: a unique identifier associated with the requester, a context of the request, and a date and time associated with the request. The system then sends an authorization request that includes: a request for consent to grant the request from the requester, and a request for identity verification evidence. Upon receiving the consent and identity verification evidence, the system adds to the digital certificate: a unique identifier associated with the user, the consent, and a date and time associated with receipt of the consent. Finally, the system closes and tamperproofs the digital certificate before storing the digital certificate in a certificate database.

Abstract: A method is provided, including establishing a plurality of context profiles for a user, at least one context profile is associated with: (i) subject areas pertinent to the at least one context profile (ii) permissions identifying respective third parties with which personal information can be shared when the at least one context profile is active; (iii) permissions identifying what personal information can be shared with respective third parties when the at least one context profile is active; (iv) permissions identifying respective third parties that are permitted to contact the user when the at least one context profile is active; and (v) permissions identifying how respective third parties may contact the user when the at least one context profile is active; when the at least one context profile is active, operating in one of two or more modes (e.g., a regular mode or a discovery mode).

Abstract: A method for sharing identity information is disclosed. The method is performed at one or more devices. The one or more devices obtain identity information of a user and facilitate storing, at a first device, a document that includes the identity information of the user. The document is stored in one or more encrypted containers. The one or more devices receive, from a second device of a third party, a request for at least a part of the identity information of the user. A request is sent to a client device, requesting authorization to release the requested part of the identity information to the third party. Device authorization to release the requested part of the information to the third party is received from the client device. In response to receiving the authorization, the one or more devices facilitate sending the requested part of the information to the third party.

Abstract: A method for sharing verified identity documents is disclosed. The method is performed at one or more electronic devices. The client device obtains identity information of a user and a document. The client device extracts identity information from the document. The client device determines that the identity information of the user and the extracted identity information substantially match, and generates at least one verification rating for the document. The client device sends the document, the data extracted from the document, and the at least one verification rating to a server system remote from the client device. This information is then provided by the server system to another party upon approval by the user to share the information with that party.

Abstract: A method for sharing verified identity documents is disclosed. The method is performed at one or more electronic devices. The client device obtains identity information of a user and a document. The client device extracts identity information from the document. The client device determines that the identity information of the user and the extracted identity information substantially match, and generates at least one verification rating for the document. The client device sends the document, the data extracted from the document, and the at least one verification rating to a server system remote from the client device. This information is then provided by the server system to another party upon approval by the user to share the information with that party.