Page 18 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Aadhaar, its enabling 2016 law
As many as 31 petitions, including one by former High Court judge K S Puttaswamy, have been filed in the matter
 "SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Aadhaar, its enabling 2016 law")
For India's poorest, Aadhaar can be the difference between life and death
At least 14 people have died of starvation in Jharkhand, the state where the Malhars live
 "For India's poorest, Aadhaar can be the difference between life and death")
Incorrect and irresponsible: UIDAI refutes Aadhaar software hacking report
The clarification came after a report from a media outlet stated that the Aadhaar database had been hacked by a software patch which reportedly disables critical security features
 "Incorrect and irresponsible: UIDAI refutes Aadhaar software hacking report")
Aadhaar software hacked, sanctity of database jeopardized, says Congress
According to a report, any unauthorized person from anywhere in the world can generate Aadhaar ID using the patch
 "Aadhaar software hacked, sanctity of database jeopardized, says Congress")
Aadhaar not mandatory doc for booking an international parcel: India Post
It is mandatory to produce an identity proof acceptable for important transactions like booking an international parcel
 "Aadhaar not mandatory doc for booking an international parcel: India Post")
How Surat's civic body is using Aadhaar to deal with stray cattle menace
Presently, the corporation impounds average 70 stray cattle each day from different parts of the city
 "How Surat's civic body is using Aadhaar to deal with stray cattle menace")
UIDAI's bid to hire social media agency against its submissions: SC
The UIDAI had told Supreme Court that it did not want to monitor the online activities of citizens holding Aadhaar cards
 "UIDAI's bid to hire social media agency against its submissions: SC")
Schools cannot deny admissions to students who don't have Aadhaar: UIDAI
UIDAI said any such denials are invalid and not permitted under the law
 "Schools cannot deny admissions to students who don't have Aadhaar: UIDAI")
UIDAI extends deadline to implement Aadhaar virtual ID till October-end
UIDAI also extended the deadline for implementation of other means like UID token and limited e-KYC for authentication of user agencies
 "UIDAI extends deadline to implement Aadhaar virtual ID till October-end")
UIDAI eases minimum Aadhaar enrolment targets, related deadlines for banks
Under the new deadline, the banks will have to ensure that minimum enrolment or updation be raised to 12 from January 1, 2019 and 16 from April 1, 2019
 "UIDAI eases minimum Aadhaar enrolment targets, related deadlines for banks")
Face recognition must for new mobile SIM registration from Sept 15: UIDAI
From September 15, the new feature will be used for issuance of new SIM cards, but the plan is to gradually extend this to other services as well that use Aadhaar
Aadhaar e-signs see severe decline in volumes over regulatory uncertainty
The regulatory uncertainty stems from frequent changes in rules regarding the use of Virtual ID by companies
Phased rollout of face recognition feature for Aadhaar from Sept 15: UIDAI
Face authentication can be used as an additional mode, said UIDAI
Govt links Aadhaar of 30,000 children in care homes with tracking portal
Track Child functions as a central database of all those children who have gone missing in different parts of the country
 "Govt links Aadhaar of 30,000 children in care homes with tracking portal")
Changes in date of birth more than once may require visit to UIDAI office
These changes have been incorporated in the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, and have come into effect from July 31
 "Changes in date of birth more than once may require visit to UIDAI office")
No information was discovered about me: TRAI chief on Aadhaar challenge
The move had caused a social media flutter and a tsunami of tweets had ensued in the aftermath of the Aadhaar dare
 "No information was discovered about me: TRAI chief on Aadhaar challenge")
MCA makes Aadhaar details mandatory, company directors mull legal options
The MCA notification lays down a deadline of August 31 for the fulfillment of the KYC requirements
 "MCA makes Aadhaar details mandatory, company directors mull legal options")
Trai chief defends open dare, says disclosing Aadhaar is not a digital risk
R S Sharma said that the intention behind disclosure of his 12-digit number was never to abet others to publish or disclose their Aadhaar numbers
 "Trai chief defends open dare, says disclosing Aadhaar is not a digital risk")
Life without Aadhaar: How the 12-digit number is holding lives to ransom
Hospitalisation and children's education are emotional areas that force Aadhaar compliance
 "Life without Aadhaar: How the 12-digit number is holding lives to ransom")
How did Aadhaar helpline sneak into your mobile? UIDAI says it has no role
UIDAI's response came after people on social media questioned why the number was being saved by default in people's contact list on Android phones
 "How did Aadhaar helpline sneak into your mobile? UIDAI says it has no role")
