We have a Web application that displays sensitive data. The problem we face is that 
when a user leaves the session open, or logs off the session, other people, when 
present at this user's desktop, can still manage to see the data by going "back" or to 
the cached data. Normally a session will expire in 20 minutes if is not touched. Using 
JavaScript to close the browser window requires the user to confirm it unless the 
original window was spawned from another window. It seems impossible to access the 
cookie. Maybe deleting cached data?
Though Hotmail has just had a security blow recently, but normally you can not look at 
any cached data once you log out. I don't know how this is implemented.

Is it possible to use a servlet to address this security problem? It would be highly 
appreciated if someone could help.

Best regards,

Nathaniel

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