Page 24 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Aadhaar database can be misused and abused: Edward Snowden
The UIDAI said the Aadhaar data including biometric information is fully safe and secure
 "Aadhaar database can be misused and abused: Edward Snowden")
How will the homeless get Aadhaar to avail govt benefits: SC asks UP govt
UP govt clarified that it was not correct to say that those who do not have Aadhaar do not exist
 "How will the homeless get Aadhaar to avail govt benefits: SC asks UP govt")
'Incorrect to take biometric data for Aadhaar, may breach civil rights'
A senior lawyer Shyam Divan said before a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court
 "'Incorrect to take biometric data for Aadhaar, may breach civil rights'")
Over 77% of 12.5 mn population got their Aadhaar cards in J&K: Centre
The government is already conducting enrolment through 329 enrolment centres in the state located in every district
 "Over 77% of 12.5 mn population got their Aadhaar cards in J&K: Centre")
Supreme Court's tough posers to those challenging legal validity of Aadhaar
SC wants to know how the unique ID of a person makes any difference in a networked world when the data was already available with private entities
Govt admits to cases of fraudulent withdrawal of money through Aadhaar
Govt says the steps had been taken to prevent such cases and action also initiated against those responsible for the reported cases
Aadhaar law may not be set aside on account of denial of benefits: SC
The attroney general said that a person, who does not have Aadhaar, can seek benefits on the ground of that he or she has enrolled for it
 "Aadhaar law may not be set aside on account of denial of benefits: SC")
CBSE shall not make Aadhaar mandatory for NEET, other all India exams: SC
Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET exams, says Supreme Court
India should take steps to ensure privacy in Aadhaar programmes: IMF
In India, the IMF yesterday said, biometric identification and electronic payments have helped reduce leakages in LPG subsidies
 "India should take steps to ensure privacy in Aadhaar programmes: IMF")
UIDAI introduces new QR code for offline Aadhaar verification; top updates
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has brought an updated QR code on e-Aadhaar. Aadhaar card holders can now download and print their biometric ID from the UIDAI website. Details here
 "UIDAI introduces new QR code for offline Aadhaar verification; top updates")
Not sure if Aadhaar is best model to accord benefits, says Supreme Court
The bench observed, liberating people from poverty is at one end of the spectrum and the right to privacy is on the other
 "Not sure if Aadhaar is best model to accord benefits, says Supreme Court")
SC stays verdict on pleas challenging validity of Aadhaar: Top 5 points
A five-judge Constitution Bench, headed by CJI Dipak Misra, is hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar scheme and its enabling law
 "SC stays verdict on pleas challenging validity of Aadhaar: Top 5 points")
Aadhaar dare: Challenged them as ordinary citizen, says Trai's RS Sharma
Giving out his full Aadhaar number, Sharma (@rssharma3) had tweeted: 'Now I give this challenge to you: Show me one concrete example where you can do any harm to me!'
 "Aadhaar dare: Challenged them as ordinary citizen, says Trai's RS Sharma")
Don't display Aadhaar number publicly, says UIDAI after Trai chief's dare
The Authority reiterated the Aadhaar number should be shared only if there was a need to do so for establishing identity and for legitimate transactions
 "Don't display Aadhaar number publicly, says UIDAI after Trai chief's dare")
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")
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")
RBI says not connected with study on Aadhaar security aspects
IDRBT in a statement said that views expressed in the study "have been wrongly" attributed to RBI researchers
Fear of Aadhaar misuse? Use biometric lock feature to protect details
Not many know a feature called the biometric lock that allows to seal or lock theirbiometric information
Now, UIDAI allows face recognition for Aadhaar biometric authentication
The move will enable easy authentication for those individuals who face a difficulty in other biometric authentication like fingerprint and iris
 "Now, UIDAI allows face recognition for Aadhaar biometric authentication")
Twin existential crisis: Ways in which Aadhaar violates right to privacy
Let me explain how the use of Aadhaar in welfare delivery is the anti-thesis of 'life with dignity' and endangers right to life
