SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PSEUDONYMOUS IDENTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS IN ORGANIZATIONS

摘要

A system and method for bounding a pseudonym identity to an organization (10 ) to provide assurance that a user (30) claiming to be a member or representative of the organization (10) may anonymously post messages or document to electronic forum. The system and method includes distribution of token from an authentication authority (20) to the organization (10) which c an then be provided by the organization (10) to its member (30). Members (30) register with the authentication authority (20) and designate a pseudonym to associate with the organization (10) and also provide the membership token a s part of membership on the organization (10).