identifikationsnumret

Identifikationsnumret is a generic term used in Swedish and related Nordic languages to describe a unique code assigned to an entity—an individual, a company, a vehicle, or a document—for the purpose of identification within administrative, financial, and digital systems. It serves as a stable reference that makes it possible to link records, authorize access to services, and validate transactions across different registries and databases.

The number is typically issued by a responsible authority such as a government agency (for individuals or public registries) or a private organization in line with local regulations. The exact form varies by jurisdiction and purpose. It can be numeric or alphanumeric and may or may not embed information such as birth date or geographic origin, and some systems use a separate check digit to detect errors.

Common examples include personal identification numbers for people and organizational or company numbers for businesses; in many jurisdictions, tax identification numbers and vehicle registration numbers also function as identifikationsnumren within certain contexts. Privacy and data protection considerations are central because these numbers are sensitive identifiers; access, storage, and sharing are typically governed by law and policy, for example around consent, minimization, and security.

Finally, while identifikationsnumret is a practical key for linking records and enabling services, it is not by itself proof of identity. Strong authentication and corroborating information are usually required to establish a person’s true identity.