Non cash payment by using near field communication cards (NFC cards) is on the rise. Near field communication (NFC) technology makes contactless payment more comfortable und faster as the cards can stay in the wallet. Yet, whenever contactless data transfer is possible, data privacy is at stake and personal data protection is an important issue. Personal data protection and data privacy are becoming a subject of mainstream media coverage much more frequently – on both sides of the Atlantic. Journalists have tested how easy it is to steal credit card information from near field communication cards (NFC cards). As many webshops do not even ask for the security code on credit cards (also known as CVV or CVC2), it is very easy for criminals to also steal money.
Many online sources recommend the use of aluminum foil for personal data protection when using near field communication cards (NFC cards). Journalists have tested this recommendation and found out: It just takes a little longer to skim the data, but it is still possible.
Privacy Protection Foil offers sleeves for credit cards, passports and ID cards, which will protect your personal data from being skimmed. They are visually and physically similar to standard sleeves and are made of a material which is pleasant to touch and user-friendly designed.