What is Affiliation?

In general, 'affiliation' refers to a formal association or connection with an organization, group, or institution. This connection can be for various purposes, such as collaboration, support, or representation. In technology contexts, it is relevant when systems or users are associated with a particular entity (e.g., a university, a company). This helps with authentication, authorization, and personalization of services. For example, software might grant certain access privileges based on a user's affiliation with a specific organization.