A method of authorizing a user profile access request includes the step of detecting the access request from an inquiring user to access a user profile of a target user. Responsive to the detected access request, an authorization request is automatically generated and sent to the target user. In response...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6253202?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6253202 - Method, system and apparatus for authorizing access by a first user to a knowledge profile of a second user responsive to an access request from the first user