Page 21 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
UIDAI unfurls beta version of Virtual ID; can be used in place of Aadhaar
The new feature will allow Aadhaar holders to quote their Virtual ID (VID) number without actually disclosing the 12-digit Aadhaar number
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Aadhaar gets Virtual ID for security: All you need to know & how it works
The UIDAI's official handle tweeted about the launch and said that while residents can generate their VIDs right away, service providers are expected to start accepting it in place of Aadhaar 'soon'
 "Aadhaar gets Virtual ID for security: All you need to know & how it works")
CVC to check PAN and Aadhaar routes to detect bureaucratic corruption
Central Vigilance Commission said CBI and other investigating agencies earlier did not have easy access to such data
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UIDAI restores Airtel's authorisation for Aadhaar-based eKYC, with riders
UIDAI maintains suspension on Airtel Payments Bank's Aadhaar eKYC licence
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Fudging Aadhaar
The SC interim order on Aadhaar implies that Aadhaar will be voluntary for the rich while being mandatory for the poor to access welfare schemes that are critical for survival
Aadhaar security flaw can give access to data without OTP: Ethical hacker
Facial recognition for the sole purpose of authentication-where consent is given-should be completely fine, but only as long as it is not used for clandestine surveillance, says Karan Saini
 "Aadhaar security flaw can give access to data without OTP: Ethical hacker")
Aadhaar linking deadline for welfare schemes extended till June 30
The deadline for linking bank accounts and mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar has already been extended indefinitely
Aadhaar-welfare schemes linking extended by 3 months; here's how to do it
CBDT on Tuesday extended the last date for linking of Aadhaar with Permanent Account Number (PAN) from March 31, 2018, to June 30, 2018
Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended to June 30; what you must know
Earlier deadlines for linking Aadhaar with PAN were July 31, August 31 and Dec 31, 2017, with the last being March 31 this year
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Time for linking Aadhaar to welfare schemes will not be extended, says SC
The top court had on March 13 extended indefinitely the March 31 deadline for linking bank accounts and mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar
People will happily accept Aadhaar-like scheme in US: UIDAI chief Pandey
Referring to a submission made by the UIDAI before the Supreme Court, he said Aadhaar data had been "encrypted by 2,048 bits"
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Aadhaar, banking data leaked? UIDAI trashes reports: Top 10 developments
UIDAI, the nodal agency implementing the Aadhaar project, had earlier this week assured the Supreme Court that it was near to impossible to break the Aadhaar encryption
 "Aadhaar, banking data leaked? UIDAI trashes reports: Top 10 developments")
UIDAI dismisses report of personal data leak; says Aadhaar remains safe
It termed the data breach claims as 'totally baseless, false and irresponsible'
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Aadhaar hit by another major leak, all holders at risk of data theft: ZDNet
Karan Saini, a New Delhi-based security researcher, said that anyone with an Aadhaar number was affected
Universe's strength needed to break Aadhaar encryption: CEO to SC; updates
Aadhaar would include face ID besides the fingerprints and iris for authentication from July 1, said UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Aadhaar data kept behind 13-feet high walls: Attorney General to SC
The judges, meanwhile, asked the attorney general to first argue on the legal contentions first and asked the government to respond to all the arguments made by the petitioners
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Following SC ruling, Irdai extends Aadhaar deadline for insurance customers
Regulator advisory to insurers states that the estension will last until the matter is finally heard and a judgment pronounced by apex court
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Aadhaar scheme: Govt seeks SC's permission for PowerPoint presentation
Attorney General K K Venugopal, who argued for the Centre, said the UIDAI chief executive may deal with technical aspects with more clarity
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Can a person refuse to follow law on secular matters? asks Supreme Court
"In secular matters, can you say that I will not opt for it. For example, can a person refuse to opt for the Income Tax saying that his conscience does not allow it," the bench said
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Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar, says Robert Baptiste
The biggest issue is with third party companies collecting Aadhaar data. Aadhaar numbers are spread among companies, some of which have poor security
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