Mar 03, 2013Ann Cavoukian, Ph.D., the information and privacy commissioner of Ontario, Canada, explores Near Field Communication (NFC), a short-range wireless technology that allows mobile devices to actively interact with passive physical objects and other active mobile devices, thereby connecting the physical world to mobile services. This paper discusses NFC and its capabilities to potential users and the public, the potential privacy and security risks, how some risks are presently being met, and considerations for engineers and developers of NFC applications to embed additional security and privacy measures into the design of applications that utilize NFC capabilities. (22 pages)
Mobile Near Field Communication (NFC) Tap ‘n Go: Keep it Secure and Private
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