# Near-Field Communication ## Identification Near-Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless technology used for payments, device interaction, and identity exchanges. ## Scanned_20260730-1235 evidence In [[Scanned_20260730-1235|Scanned_20260730-1235]], [[Scanned_20260730-1235#Scanned_20260730-1235.pdf — PDF page 40|page 40]], it belongs to the final taxonomy's physical-radio and payment-interface layer. ## Evidentiary status The notebook occurrence establishes research context, not installation, account ownership, product use, partnership, or administrative control. Further overlays should preserve this distinction.