Certifikata

Certifikata is the Albanian term for certificates, documents that attest to a fact about a person, organization, or object. In formal use, certifikata provide official proof of identity, qualifications, ownership, or compliance with rules. They may be issued by government agencies, schools, professional bodies, banks, or other authorized entities.

Common types include educational certificates (diplomas and degree certificates); professional certificates that document training or competencies; and civil or property certificates such as birth, residency, ownership, or vehicle registration.

Digital certifikata, or digital certificates, are electronic credentials used in networks. They contain a public key and owner information, and are issued by certificate authorities. They underpin secure communications (TLS/SSL), software signing, and email encryption, following standards such as X.509.

Issuance and management involve applying to an issuing body, identity or qualification verification, and ongoing maintenance. Certificates may have expiry dates and require renewal; they can be revoked if compromised. Authentic certificates rely on strong verification and secure storage.

Certifikata facilitate trust and efficiency in transactions and records, but they can raise privacy concerns and require careful handling during translation or use across jurisdictions.