The present invention provides methods for using abstractions of people, including dynamic and static groups of people, to enhance the efficiency of the specification and automation of policies for sharing information between users with a “need-to-know.” An instance of the present invention can also...http://www.google.de/patents/US7908663?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7908663 - Abstractions and automation for enhanced sharing and collaboration
Abstractions and automation for enhanced sharing and collaboration