Tunnisteutus
Tunnisteutus is the Finnish term for the process of assigning identifiers or labels to items, people, or data sets in order to manage, track, and retrieve them efficiently. The concept is rooted in information science and is widely applied across many sectors, including libraries, logistics, computing, and public administration. In libraries, for example, tunnisteutus manifests through the use of International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs), which uniquely identify books and their editions, simplifying cataloguing and interlibrary loan processes. In computing, the practice appears in systems that generate unique user identifiers or asset tags, ensuring that each entity can be distinctly referenced even if other attributes change.
In a public‑administration context, tunnisteutus is critical for services that require precise identification of individuals, such
The benefits of tunnisteutus include increased data integrity, streamlined operations, reduced administrative costs, and enhanced security.