Videokontakts

Videokontakts refers to digital contact entries that encapsulate information and capabilities related to video communication. The term is used in several languages, notably Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages, to denote a contact entry that can be reached via video call, video message, or other video-enabled interactions within a communications platform.

A videokontakt typically includes standard contact data such as a unique user identifier, display name, and avatar, plus presence status. In addition, it may specify available video methods (video call, live video messaging), preferred video settings (resolution, camera, microphone), and recent video activity (last call timestamp). Privacy and permission fields—who may initiate a video call or start a recording—are commonly stored alongside the entry. Some systems also attach relationship or group metadata, such as a team or department.

Usage of videokontakts occurs in both corporate and consumer contexts. In organizations, they are managed in directory services and integrated with video conferencing platforms. In consumer apps, videokontakts appear within contact lists and provide a one-tap entry point for initiating video interactions.

Data handling emphasizes privacy and security. Practices include user consent for video contact data, data minimization, end-to-end or transport encryption for video streams, access controls, and defined retention periods.

Interoperability is typically platform-specific; there is no single, universal standard for videokontakts. Contacts may be exported or synchronized via APIs or using generic contact formats (for example, vCard), but video-related fields are usually implementation-specific. See also: contact list, presence, video conferencing, privacy.