Biometric-based document security

摘要

Embodiments of methods and systems for securely transmitting electronic data are disclosed. One embodiment of a method includes a security server authenticating the identity of a sender utilizing a collection of biometric data obtained from the sender. A sender client encrypts electronic data with an encryption key obtained from the security server upon successful authentication. A data transmission server transmits the encrypted electronic data from the sender client to a receiver client. The document security server authenticates the identity of a receiver utilizing a collection of biometric data obtained from the receiver. The security server sends encryption information related to the encryption key to the receiver client upon successful authentication of the receiver. Finally, the receiver client decrypts the encrypted electronic data utilizing the encryption information.