Workday’s patent involves a method and system for monitoring tasks related to database information. The system verifies user authorization, retrieves relevant data, filters information based on user access permissions, and records task execution details. This innovation enhances data security and user accountability in database operations. GlobalData’s report on Workday gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Monitoring tasks with respect to information stored in a database

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Workday Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11886608B2) discloses a system designed to manage tasks related to database systems efficiently. The system includes a storage component and one or more processors that receive requests associated with specific tasks, such as obtaining compensation information for an employee. The processors determine the authorization for the task, retrieve relevant information from storage, filter the information based on user access permissions, and store a record of the task execution request. The record includes details like user identification and the subset of information accessible to the user.

Furthermore, the system allows for logging and searching of task-related records, enabling authorized users to access specific information based on predefined criteria. The system also incorporates machine learning processes to detect anomalies in tasks and take appropriate actions. Additionally, the patent covers methods and computer program products storing instructions for executing tasks within a database system, emphasizing user authorization, information retrieval, and record-keeping functionalities. Overall, the patented system aims to streamline task execution processes within database systems while ensuring data security and user access control.

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