Print KitID cards: what to print and what to leave out
An ID card has one job: to say who someone is and where they belong. Everything else is a risk.
Size and layout
The common card size is 86 by 54 mm, the size of a bank card. The tool prints ten cards on an A4 page. Put the organisation name and logo at the top, the person's name in large type, then role or class, a number and a contact for the organisation.
What to leave out
- Government identity numbers such as Aadhaar, passport or licence numbers.
- A home address, especially for children.
- A personal phone number of a child or a staff member: use the organisation's number or a parent's number only where needed.
A lost card should tell a finder where to return it, not where a child lives.
Photos
The tool leaves a photo box on each card. Print a passport-size photo and stick it, or print the cards on a photo-capable printer. Get the parents' or the person's permission, and keep photos private. Do not put the photo or card online.
Materials
Print on thick paper or card, cut neatly and laminate to make it last. A cord or a clip holder is cheap and makes the card visible at the door.
Control the cards
Number each card, keep a list of who has which number, and collect the card when someone leaves. For safety at a school or a gym, check the card against the list of current members.
Records
The card is made from a list of names. Keep that list private and safe. Rules about personal data differ by country, so check what applies to you, especially for children.
Common questions
Can I add a barcode or QR code?
The tool does not add one to the cards. For a code to scan at the gate, make a barcode in the barcode maker and stick it on.
How long does a card stay valid?
Print the valid period on the card, such as the session or the year, and replace the cards when it ends.
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