Adresserna

Adresserna, plural of adress, refer to the definitions of locations or endpoints to which something is sent or directed. In Swedish, adress is borrowed from French adresse and has broad use in both physical and digital contexts. The term is central to organizing delivery, communication, and access in modern society.

Postal or physical addresses designate where letters, packages, or people can be reached. They typically consist of a street name and number, a postal code, locality, and country. Sweden uses a standardized postal format aligned with national postal services; examples include "Storgatan 12, 111 23 Stockholm, Sweden." Address data may be stored in address books, registers, or customer databases.

In information technology, addresses identify endpoints or resources. IP addresses (IPv4, IPv6) designate network interfaces; MAC addresses identify hardware on a local network; e-mail addresses and URLs identify messaging destinations and web resources. Address formats include: email like [email protected], IP addresses such as 192.0.2.44 or 2001:db8::1, and domain names resolved to IP addresses via the Domain Name System.

Address data are often considered personal data and protected under privacy laws in many jurisdictions, including the EU's GDPR. Practices include verification, normalization, and secure handling to prevent misuse. In IT systems, address management involves directory services, contact records, and address validation to ensure consistency.