An apparatus for controlling transmission of data packets in an
information network comprises a Regional Transaction Processor (RTP)
operable to communicate with a Data Enabling Device (DED) and at least
one workstation. The DED searches data packets for content match
information. The RTP includes instructions to generate information to
include in a prompt to be presented at the workstation when the content
match information is detected in at least one of the data packets. The
prompt is based on information in the data packet. Transmission of the
data packets through the information network is suspended by the DED
until a response to the prompt is received that authorizes downloading
the data packets to the workstation. If transmission of the data packets
to the workstation is not authorized, the data packets are discarded by
the DED.