identifikatsioonid

Identifikatsioonid are processes and results by which an entity—person, object, or system—is established as having a particular identity. In information systems and everyday life, identifikatsioon is used to determine who or what is present, enable access to resources, and maintain records. The term covers both the act of identifying and the identifiers or credentials used in the process.

Types and methods of identifikatsioon include:

- Document-based identification, which relies on official documents such as passports, national ID cards, driver’s licenses, or birth certificates.

- Knowledge-based identification, using information the person knows, such as passwords or security questions.

- possession-based identification, relying on something the person has, like a hardware token, smart card, or mobile device.

- Biometric identification, using unique biological or behavioral traits such as fingerprints, facial features, voice, or iris patterns.

- Digital or identity-based identification, where attributes from trusted identity providers or federated systems establish identity in online environments.

In digital contexts, identifikatsioon often combines multiple factors to improve security, a practice known as multi-factor identification. Related concepts include authentication (proving a claimed identity) and verification (checking that information or documents are true or valid).

Applications of identifikatsioon span government services, banking, healthcare, education, travel, and online platforms. Privacy and security considerations are central, including data minimization, consent, secure storage and transmission of credentials, multi-factor protection, and auditability to prevent misuse and identity theft.