System and method for ensuring security of data stored on data storage devices

摘要

Systems and methods for limiting access to data in a portable data storage device. An exemplary method may use an electronic computing device to prevent access to the data and includes the step of providing the portable storage device with a first software program that has a current expiration time value. The first software program is able to compare the current expiration time value against a time based parameter and activate a security mechanism protecting the data stored in the portable data storage device based on the comparison. The method also includes the step of providing an electronic computing device with a second software program. The second software program is able to identify the portable data storage device and reset the current expiration time value of the first software program to a later time value when the electronic computing device is electronically communicating with the portable data storage device.