International Business Machines Corporation
User profile access from engaging applications with privacy assurance associated with an API

Abstract:

An approach to secure API access for distinct types of users. A request for access to an API from a user is initiated and followed by sending a request for a login credential to the user based on a type of API requested: Data API or Interaction API. The login credential is received along with the network location of the user. Authenticating the login credential and create an API specific token. Assigning the API specific token to a user activity and granting the user access to the specific API.