Microsoft announced late last week that they are developing the Windows Rights Management Services, which will allow companies to protect the privacy of documents created through their Office software. While the outcry over the announcement has centered on how it will impact "whistle-blowing", I think there are some very useful applications. Doctors, CPAs, and others who keep personal records are definitely a market where I see the need for this type of security. As more and more documents become available online, it would be nice to know that some things have the potential to be kept private.
Posted by tara at February 27, 2003 10:08 AM