Contextual encryption and access control of data

Abstract

A method for enhancing data security includes receiving data. The method includes obtaining a plurality of contextual factors associated with the data. The further method includes determining an encryption level based on at least one of the contextual factors. The method further includes determining a type of encryption based on the encryption level. The method further includes encrypting the data using the type of encryption to generate encrypted data. The method further includes associating an access control level with the encrypted data to generate associated encrypted data. The method also includes determining a storage location for the associated encrypted data based on the encryption level, wherein determining the storage location is based on a data sensitivity associated with the data or a compliance rule. The method further includes sending the associated encrypted data to the storage location.