Personal Privacy Tips

For Individuals

Privacy rests on consent, control, and care. This guide offers practical steps for everyday situations—plus how to use your Personalized PAM Cards (personalized) and General PAM Cards (non-personalized) to request privacy respectfully and effectively.

Quick Start

  • Keep cards handy: Store one in your wallet and one as backup.
  • Present early: Hand the card to staff before they ask for personal details.
  • Stay brief: A short, courteous sentence supports the request on your card.
  • Point, don’t project: Use the card to avoid repeating details aloud.

Using Your PAM Cards

PAM offers two individual-friendly options:

  • Personalized PAM Cards (personalized): optional name, phone, address, DOB. Each person receives two identical cards.
  • General PAM Cards (non-personalized): identical cards in packs of 2, 7, or 15—ready to use or share.
Shop Personalized PAM Cards Shop General PAM Card Packs (2 / 7 / 15)

How to present your card

  1. Offer the card with a friendly greeting.
  2. Use a brief line (see scripts) and let the card speak for itself.
  3. If needed, discreetly point to the printed request on the card.
  4. After review, ask for your card back and place it away.

Which card should I use?

  • Personalized if you want your chosen display name and a clean, professional presentation of key info.
  • General if you want a quick, low-cost option to request privacy without any personal details on the card.

Everyday Scenarios

Healthcare check-in (clinics, pharmacies)

  • Before stating info, hand over your PAM card.
  • If staff begin to ask audible questions, gesture to the card and say one sentence (see scripts).
  • Request a written or discreet way to confirm contact details (keypad, slip, or screen).

Services (salons, fitness, repairs)

  • Offer the card as you check in; ask for a keypad or quiet confirmation for phone numbers.
  • For businesses that don’t need certain details, you can decline or keep information minimal.

Eldercare & family appointments

  • Caregivers can present the card on behalf of the individual.
  • Request a low-voice or written confirmation method; suggest moving details to a side counter when possible.

Polite One-Line Scripts

Use one sentence aligned to your card’s message:

  • “I prefer to confirm details quietly; my card explains. Thank you.”
  • “Please use the information on the card and avoid repeating it aloud.”
  • “Could we verify my contact info in writing? I prefer not to say it in public.”
  • “Thank you for helping keep my personal information discreet.”

Data Minimization Tips

  • Only what’s necessary: If a service only needs a first name and time slot, don’t volunteer extra details.
  • Confirm silently: Ask to view or edit your contact info on a screen or slip rather than saying it aloud.
  • Separate channels: For sensitive items, request a written note, secure portal, or a quieter area.
  • Be consistent: Use the same short script each time—repetition makes it easier.

Digital Hygiene

  • Phones & email: Avoid stating full numbers or email addresses out loud; ask to verify silently.
  • Text confirmations: When offered, choose text/email confirmations over voiced recitation.
  • QR codes: If scanning a PAM QR for tips, you can review our QR Code Privacy Policy.

Accessibility & Caregivers

  • Presenting a card can assist individuals with hearing/speech sensitivities, PTSD triggers, or privacy concerns.
  • Caregivers may present the card and speak the script on the individual’s behalf.
  • Ask for a keypad, clipboard, or pen-and-paper confirmation if helpful.

Card Care & Replacement

  • Storage: Keep one in your wallet and one in a safe spot as backup.
  • Cleanliness: Wipe gently with a soft cloth; avoid abrasives.
  • Replacement: If a card is damaged, order a replacement; personalization choices can be updated anytime.

FAQ

Do I have to personalize my card?

No. Personalization is optional. You can use General PAM Cards with no personal details, or choose Personalized PAM Cards for a tailored presentation.

How do I keep staff from repeating my info aloud?

Present your card first, use a one-line script, and request written or on-screen verification instead of verbal repetition.

Can I order for multiple people?

Yes. For Personalized PAM Cards, each person receives two identical cards. For General PAM Cards, choose packs of 2, 7, or 15.

Do you store my personal data?

We do not collect or store any personal data beyond what’s required to print and fulfill your order.