METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR REGULATING ELECTRONIC MAIL

摘要

A Postal Authority regulated e-Mail messaging application is provided over a public network to a plurality of mailers and addressees using authenticated transaction records. The application transmits (604) at least one e-Mail message through at least one e-Mail account configured for a specific class of service. The application creates (1004) transaction records relevant to the specific class of service based upon details of completed transactions. Electronic postmarks are obtained (504) to authenticate transaction records. Authenticated transaction records are sent (1004) to the mailer. A unique identifier of an electronic postmark is embedded (404) in the e-Mail message. The e-Mail message incorporating the unique identifier is sent (604) to at least one addressee. Authenticated e-Mail messages and transaction records are created and protected (404, 1004) from undetectable modification.