Abstract: A method and system for secure and private communication within a network having a first secure communication layer and a second communication layer with a filtering tunnel between which acts as a barrier and tether for enabling limited and secure communication of selected information between the two layers. The first secure communication layer comprises private user information and is connected to a first secure communication channel connected with the network, and the second communication layer comprises public user information and is connected with a second communication channel which is connected with the network. The filtering tunnel between the first secure communication layer and the second communication layer supports limited and secure communication of selected information between the first secure communication layer and the second communication layer.