Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for a computerized framework that provides advanced privacy and security solutions to computer networks and the data housed and transferred therein. The disclosed framework provides multi-key encryption over a distributed, secure architecture that operates by protecting and ensuring the authorized use of an individual or entity's data. The disclosed computerized functionality can validate that a request for, access to and/or usage of private or restricted information is legitimate and approved, whereby approval can be required, provided and/or requested in real-time (e.g., near-real time and/or substantially simultaneous with the request), and/or or via pre-approved access for a defined period.

Abstract: A relay server is located outside a firewall and provides access to a server inside the firewall. Both the server and a client (the client is outside the firewall) initiate a connection with the relay server. The relay server then sets up a connection between the server and client, to thereby enable the server and client to communicate. Such communication is enabled without needing an inbound port in the firewall, thereby enhancing security.

Abstract: A relay server is located outside a firewall and provides access to a server inside the firewall. Both the server and a client (the client is outside the firewall) initiate a connection with the relay server. The relay server then sets up a connection between the server and client, to thereby enable the server and client to communicate. Such communication is enabled without needing an inbound port in the firewall, thereby enhancing security.