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Aadhaar Privacy

Karnataka HC overturns wife's RTI request to access husband's Aadhaar info

'Marriage does not eclipse the right to privacy which is the right of an individual and the autonomy of such individual's right stands recognised and protected,' stated the Court

Karnataka HC overturns wife's RTI request to access husband's Aadhaar info
Updated On : 28 Nov 2023 | 2:40 PM IST

Verify Aadhaar before accepting it as proof of identity, says UIDAI

Card can be verified using the QR code available on all forms of the identity document

Verify Aadhaar before accepting it as proof of identity, says UIDAI
Updated On : 24 Nov 2022 | 7:37 PM IST

How to check Aadhaar authentication history? Here's a step-by-step guide

For every Aadhaar authentication transaction performed by an Aadhaar user, the UIDAI generates a unique code to identify the transactions

How to check Aadhaar authentication history? Here's a step-by-step guide
Updated On : 21 Nov 2022 | 5:20 PM IST

Aadhaar data security: Delhi HC seeks reply from UIDAI and Centre

The bench listed the matter for further hearing on November 19

Aadhaar data security: Delhi HC seeks reply from UIDAI and Centre
Updated On : 21 Aug 2018 | 11:46 PM IST

Aadhaar data is protected by high-tech encryption, authentication: UIDAI

Aadhaar vision is 'to empower residents of India with a unique identity and a digital platform to authenticate anytime, anywhere,' said UIDAI Chairman J Satyanarayana

Aadhaar data is protected by high-tech encryption, authentication: UIDAI
Updated On : 24 May 2018 | 11:05 PM IST

Aadhaar row: Subramanian Swamy calls Alphons' remarks 'foolish'; updates

Terming the Aadhaar database breach report by ZDNet as "baseless, false and irresponsible," UIDAI advised people not to be misled by such reports

Aadhaar row: Subramanian Swamy calls Alphons' remarks 'foolish'; updates
Updated On : 26 Mar 2018 | 12:28 PM IST

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to avoid sharing of your Aadhaar number

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also introduced the concept of 'limited KYC'

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to avoid sharing of your Aadhaar number
Updated On : 10 Jan 2018 | 4:55 PM IST

Govt open for improvements to boost Aadhaar privacy framework: Arun Jaitley

The government would always remain open for any further improvements which strengthens Aadhaar, FM said

Govt open for improvements to boost Aadhaar privacy framework: Arun Jaitley
Updated On : 23 Dec 2017 | 9:09 PM IST

Ways to prevent Aadhaar misuse: How to lock and unlock your number

Don't share information over phone with anyone, use only official apps and keep Aadhaar locked unless needed

Ways to prevent Aadhaar misuse: How to lock and unlock your number
Updated On : 07 Dec 2017 | 8:50 AM IST

Privacy a fundamental right? Here are 5 concerns with Aadhaar

A centralised and inter-linked database like Aadhaar will lead to profiling and self-censorship

Privacy a fundamental right? Here are 5 concerns with Aadhaar
Updated On : 19 Jul 2017 | 11:42 AM IST

Centre forms panel to enhance cyber-security framework of rural programmes

Around 50 million bank accounts of active MGNREGA workers yet to be seeded with Aadhaar

Centre forms panel to enhance cyber-security framework of rural programmes
Updated On : 15 Jul 2017 | 1:36 AM IST

Is privacy a fundamental right? SC to hear Aadhaar case from July 18

5-judge constitution bench to decide the matter that is central to the Aadhaar Act

Is privacy a fundamental right? SC to hear Aadhaar case from July 18
Updated On : 13 Jul 2017 | 12:19 AM IST