1) The document discusses applying advanced encryption algorithms to implement access controls for sensitive information stored in relational databases. It focuses on role-based access control systems where only authorized users have permission to access certain data. 2) The AES encryption algorithm is described as suitable for encrypting sensitive fields in database tables. When applied, authorized users with the encryption key can decrypt and access encrypted data while unauthorized users only see encrypted values. 3) As an example, a hospital database table with a 'Disease' field is shown before and after encrypting that sensitive field with AES. This allows only authorized medical staff to access full patient medical records.