A transmitter device receives a request from a user for transmission of user message data to a requested network address on a network. A determination is made at the transmitter device whether or not the requested transmission is authorized. A transmission is sent of the user message data to the requested network address when the requested transmission is authorized. A diagnostic is issued when the requested transmission is unauthorized.

 
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