What information should you share on a child's NFC identification bracelet?

Preparing the information is a separate step from choosing the bracelet. A parent or responsible adult should decide what will be available to someone reading it and check the result before the child wears it.

Start with the purpose of the bracelet

Consider the activity and who you intend a reader to contact. Check the phone number and name of the responsible contact with that person. A field being available in a profile does not mean you need to fill it in.

Before adding a full name, photograph, school details or other personal information, consider whether it is needed for that purpose and whether you want it visible to a reader. Coordinate with the organiser if the bracelet will be used during a school outing or camp.

Check what someone reading the bracelet can see

Information that is not printed on the bracelet is not necessarily private. An NFC chip may contain text or a link to a web page. NFC reading itself is not a password or an access restriction.

Use a compatible phone to read the bracelet and inspect the page or text that appears. Review it from the reader's view, rather than assuming that the editing screen shows the same information.

Keep the different copies consistent

Update the information in the web profile following the supplied instructions, then open it through the bracelet to check the result. The chip keeps its link to the profile.

Review the details when plans change

Check the information when a phone number, responsible contact or activity changes. After an outing, review any temporary details before the bracelet is used again.

For sizing and setup, read choosing a bracelet for a child. The NFC reading guide explains compatibility and internet access. You can also browse identification bracelets and check each model's description.