Definition:
Administrative identity is the version of a person that exists within institutional records, forms, and databases.
Usage Context:
Used in discussions of bureaucracy, data governance, healthcare, and digital platforms.
Critical Note:
Administrative identity often replaces lived identity in decision-making. When the record diverges from reality, the record usually wins.
Related Terms:
Algorithmic Identity, Legibility Requirement, Administrative Language Narrowing, Profiling, Surveillance Capitalism