Abstract: Process and system for processing, storing and accounting for the release of medical or other records, the information contained therein, or information relating thereto. The system includes a data processing center which acts as a central clearing house for processing requests for disclosures of verification information from providers who make disclosures of information relating to stored document information, and requests from parties desiring an accounting of such disclosures of information, as in accordance with HIPAA regulations. The data processing center typically associates requests and verification information relating to a release of information with the individuals and providers to which the disclosures of information pertain. The data processing center maintains information relating to disclosures of record information for either a prescribed time period or indefinitely in order to facilitate accountings of disclosure of record information.

Abstract: A master-slave network control system and method of operation wherein the master node element has substantially absolute invasive control over functions and capabilities of slave node elements which are logged onto the network and wherein the master node element can exercise latent control over slave node elements when not logged on to the network by controlling reacceptance onto the network in order to promote selected pedagogical and like functions facilitated through networked communication between the master node elements and the slave node elements.

Abstract: A method for controlling physical security of a computer removably coupled to a network wherein a security administrator associated with a server invokes a timer in a client computer and disables the client computer if the computer is not operated within the network with a frequency preset by the security administrator. Techniques are provided in the client computer to inhibit breach of the security of the timer.