What is actually stored on the chip?
Typically just a URL to your digital profile. No passwords, no payment details, no personal files. If someone copied the link, they would only see what your public profile shows.
Very short range
NFC works within a few centimeters. Someone must hold a phone essentially against your card. That is very different from Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Can it be cloned?
Because the card contains only a public link, cloning it gives an attacker nothing more than what your profile already shows. Do not put private information in a public profile.
Control your privacy
- Only add contact details you are comfortable sharing publicly.
- Use a work phone and email rather than personal ones if you prefer.
- Review your profile occasionally and remove outdated information.
Compared to a paper card
A paper card also shows your details to anyone who holds it, and you cannot change it. A digital profile gives you more control because you can edit or remove information at any time.
How Taploe handles data
Read our privacy notice for details. To learn the basics of the technology, see how NFC business cards work.