The access method comprises the following steps: i) receiving a request coming from a user for accessing at least one digital document, said request comprising an identifier (303) designating the digital document and an identifier (304) designating said user; ii) searching locally for at least one collection (C1) containing the identifier (303) of the document and the identifier (304) of the user, each collection (C1, C2) being stored locally in response to a positive verification with regard to at least one condition agreeing to supply the document according to at least one access right linked to the collection; and iii) in the case of a positive search, supplying said corresponding document (303) to said user (304) thus designated.