Re: Identifiers on ID Cards

[Karen Eft <kareneft () BERKELEY EDU>]

Dave,
I'm not aware of existing policy here on this point, but I really like 
your
suggested principle of "encoding with an identifier that is 
re-issuable".

If I confirm that this is not already included in our policy/guidelines
somewhere, I'm going to see about adding it.
--Karen

On Dec 15, 2005, at 11:46 AM, Dave Huth wrote:

> I'm wanting to learn more about best practices associated with what
> type of identifiers to encode on ID Cards.  There doesn't seem to
> be anything in the list archives on this subject - does anyone have
> any good references.
>
> The types of questions surround the apporpriate type of identifier
> to encode.  For instance is it a wise move to encode things like
> Student/Employee ID, Login ID, and those types of identifiers that
> are very difficult to change/re-issue; or should the Card be encoded
> with an identifier that is re-issueable if the card is lost/stolen
> and let a directory link that identifier with an individuals
> collection of identity data?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Huth
> University of Utah
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  Karen E. Eft   Information Technology Policy Manager
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