hanteringen

Hanteringen is a term used in Swedish and Norwegian to refer to the act or process of handling, managing, or processing something. As a noun, it denotes how tasks, data, goods, or substances are treated or administered within a system or organization. It stems from the verb hantera (to handle or manage) in Swedish, and håndtere/hantera in Norwegian, with orthography adapted to each language.

In practice, hanteringen appears across many domains. In business and logistics, it describes the management of workflows, inventory, orders, and supply chains. In information management, it refers to the handling of data and information, including collection, storage, processing, and disposal. In safety and environmental contexts, it may cover the handling of chemicals, waste, and hazardous materials, emphasizing proper procedures and compliance.

Regulatory and governance considerations influence hanteringen by promoting accountability, traceability, and documentation. When discussing personal data, speakers often use longer phrases such as personuppgiftshantering in Swedish or behandling/håndtering of personal data in Norwegian, highlighting that data protection laws govern the processing and safeguards required.

The term is commonly used in formal and technical writing, including manuals, policy documents, and standards, where precise description of processes and responsibilities is essential. While related terms exist—handling, management, processing—hanteringen specifically connotes an ongoing, structured approach to how something is treated within a system.