| 摘要 |
A system and method of providing privacy through anonymity is described. As one aspect of the invention, a person registers at a privacy server (100) an d is given a pseudo identity that can be used to browse, register, purchase, p ay for, and take delivery of products and services. Transactions are completed with the privacy server (100) on a need-to-know basis. A seller (110) communicates with the privacy server (100) but only sees a demand, not the identity of the buyer (120). The financial institution (140) communicates wi th the privacy server (100) and sees the payment, not the merchandise. The freight company (150) communicates with the privacy server (100) and sees th e package, not its contents. The privacy server (100) operates in a manner tha t assures privacy and anonymity for the buyer and, if necessary, both the sell er as well.
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