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NFC Technology Under Scrutiny By French Authorities

May 18th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Sécurité des cartes bancaires sans contact According to a public statement made available on the French Data Protection Authority’s website, NFC contactless credit card technology is being audited by the French Authority (Public statement in French can be found at: http://www.cnil.fr/la-cnil/actualite/article/article/securite-des-cartes-bancaires-sans-contact-expertise-en-cours/) … Read entire article »

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Sony Xperia – NFC Enabled

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NFC Forum Release N-Mark Brand Guide

The NFC Fourum has released a .pdf file in regards to its guidelines on the proper usage of the N-Mark and in design. The importance of an internationally recognized universal symbol for NFC technology, as the NFC Forum writes in this guide Use of the N-Mark will help advance the acceptance of NFC short-range wireless interaction between consumer electronics, mobile devices, personal computers, electrical appliances, and NFC-compatible tags. This guide was created by the NFC Forum, a nonprofit industry association formed to advance the use of NFC technology, to help N-Mark licensees understand how to use the N-Mark properly in all of these roles. The N-Mark enables people to easily identify NFC-enabled devices and touchpoints, providing nearly effortless access to the full power, ease and convenience of NFC solutions. A stylized letter … Read entire article »

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