Abstract: A method for establishing ad-hoc trust between a guide device and an invitee device to exchange sensitive guest data. The method includes: receiving, at a verification system, a request from the guide device for data pertaining to a specific guest profile at the verification system through an authorised first communication channel; transmitting, by the verification system, a guest booking confirmation to the guide device; receiving, by the verification system, a connection request from the invitee device through an internet browser accessible public access portal resulting in an unverified second communication channel; generating two unique and matching keys in response to the connection request; forming, by the verification system using the two unique and matching keys, a secure communication link spanning from the guide device to the invitee device over the first authorised communication channel; and associating, at the verification system, the secure communication link with the guest profile.

Abstract: A method for establishing ad-hoc trust between a guide device and an invitee device to exchange sensitive guest data. The method includes: receiving, at a verification system, a request from the guide device for data pertaining to a specific guest profile at the verification system through an authorised first communication channel; transmitting, by the verification system, a guest booking confirmation to the guide device; receiving, by the verification system, a connection request from the invitee device through an internet browser accessible public access portal resulting in an unverified second communication channel; generating two unique and matching keys in response to the connection request; forming, by the verification system using the two unique and matching keys, a secure communication link spanning from the guide device to the invitee device over the first authorised communication channel; and associating, at the verification system, the secure communication link with the guest profile.