Identifikationsbezogene

Identifikationsbezogene is a German adjective used to describe data, attributes, or features that can be used to identify a person or entity. The term combines identifikation (identification) with bezogene (related to) and is commonly seen in privacy, identity management, and data-protection discussions.

In practice, identifikationsbezogene Merkmale include information such as full name, date of birth, address, national identification numbers, and biometric data (for example fingerprints or facial templates). It also covers any unique combination of data points that could single out an individual. The concept is closely related to the broader category of personal data (personenbezogene Daten) and to the notion of identifiability under applicable laws and standards.

The term is often used to distinguish data that can identify someone from data that cannot identify an individual on its own. In digital systems, identifikationsbezogene data are typically involved in authentication, identity verification, onboarding processes, and compliance activities such as know-your-customer (KYC). They are commonly stored in identity repositories or linked to user accounts through identifiers like user IDs or biometric templates.

From a privacy and data-protection perspective, handling identifikationsbezogene data requires careful governance, including data minimization, purpose limitation, access controls, and clear retention policies. Risks associated with identifikationsbezogene data include unauthorized access, identity theft, profiling, and erosion of privacy in case of breaches. Because identifiability can depend on context and available auxiliary data, data once considered non-identifying can become identifikationsbezogene when combined with other sources.

Overall, identifikationsbezogene serves as a descriptive label for data that directly or indirectly enables identification, helping to differentiate identification-relevant data from other types of data in documentation and policy discussions.