9 Data encryption, processing, and retrieval systems comprised of computer hardware, computer encryption software, database management software, and computer peripherals; general purpose computer database management software, data encryption software recorded on data carriers including without limitation cd-roms, hard disks, floppy disks, tape-disks, optical disks and means of remote file access used for data retrieval, data processing, and data encryption, namely, local area networks, private and public area networks, the Internet and mobile networks