Access
ID Cards

It is the policy of the BBC that staff wear their ID card in a visible manner at all times while on BBC premises. From December 2007 this is a mandatory requirement.
 
ID cards are issued to staff upon engagement and are available from the ID Units located at a number of BBC buildings. Staff are informed of their nearest ID Unit as part of the induction process. BBC lanyards are available from BBC Receptions.
 
On entering any BBC property staff must show their ID card to the reception staff or security personnel. In addition, where access control card readers are present, staff need to 'touch in' their card in order to pass through the security barrier.
 
Staff must never allow another person, irrespective of whether they are also BBC staff, to use their card to enter BBC premises
 
Any member of staff who persistently fails to wear their ID card, or refuses to wear it without good reason, in contravention of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the BBC's disciplinary procedure. 

Staff who lose their ID Cards should report this to the ID Unit as soon as practicable and arrange for a replacement card.
 
When staff leave the BBC they are required to return their ID card to their line manager.

 

 

See also " Guide to Implementing the ID Card Policy"