Access Control – Definition and Overview
Access control regulates who is allowed to enter which spaces or use which resources – from mechanical locks to digital cloud-based systems.
What access control delivers
Access control regulates who is allowed to enter which spaces or use which resources at what time. It ranges from mechanical keys via RFID cards to cloud-based systems with smartphone access.
Modern systems combine several access media in parallel and deliver full traceability of all events (audit trail).
Core components
- Access media: card, transponder, app, PIN, QR code, biometric
- Readers at doors, lockers or turnstiles
- Central software for permission management
- Integration with HR, ERP or visitor management systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an access system relevant under GDPR?
Yes, as soon as personal data is processed. TIKI SHARE is GDPR-compliant with hosting in Germany.
How many users are possible?
From a few employees to tens of thousands of users in large organisations.
Can doors and lockers be combined?
Yes. TIKI SHARE controls both in a single platform with the same access media.