A method and system for altering content of a record in a database over
Internet is provided. The method includes receiving a request generated
over the Internet by a requester that requests records in the database.
Searching the records for a requested record corresponding to the request
and, upon finding the requested record, displaying the requested record
content and an alter record indicator. The requester generating an alter
record request over the Internet by selecting the alter record indicator
and providing a verification address. If the alter record request contains
the verification address, displaying a confirmation message to the
requester. The confirmation message comprising a reply address and a
reference code. The requester sending an alter record message containing
the reference code to the reply address. After receipt of the alter record
message at the reply address, determining whether the alter record message
contains the reference code. If the alter record message contains the
reference code, updating the requested record according to the alter
record message.