A method for network communications comprises assigning a temporary fictitious identity from a identity intermediary to at least one of a service provider and a user interface and performing a transaction between the user interface and the service provider using the temporary fictitious identity. A network identity intermediary system comprises a controller configured for assigning a temporary identity to at least one of a user interface and a service provider, and a database configured for maintaining private information of the at least one user interface and service provider in association with the temporary fictitious identity.