Abstract: There is provided a method for a requester to gain access to desired location, for example an Internet portal or database, that requires the permission of an authority. A host receives a request for access from the requester and transmits the request to the authority. Pursuant to the authority's response, the host either provides or denies the requester with access. In one embodiment, the requester is a child and the authority is a parent or legal guardian. In another embodiment, access is granted by providing the requester with a password, URL or other access to the Internet portal. In another embodiment, the requester is an employee of a company, the desired location is a database of employees of several companies, and the access is granted by all companies providing information to the employee database.