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UIDAI said since it maintains full log and traceability of the facility, legal action including FIR against the persons involved in the case, is being initiated.

UIDAI dismisses breach claim of Aadhaar data being sold on WhatsApp for Rs 500

The reported case appears to be an instance of misuse of the grievance redressal search facility, claims the UIDAI's report.

05 Jan 2018 8:38 AM

The statement comes amid news reports that anonymous sellers were offering unrestricted access to Aadhaar details for Rs 500 over WhatsApp.

Aadhaar misuse traceable: UIDAI

Says Aadhaar data fully safe, refutes reports of a breach.

05 Jan 2018 2:31 AM

The alleged racket could have been started by over 300,000 Village Level Operators (VLEs) who were earlier in-charge of making Aadhaar cards pan-India and were rendered jobless when post offices and banks replaced them. (Photo: PTI)

Aadhaar breach: UIDAI denies reports of cheaply available biometric data

Dismissing the case as 'misreporting,' UIDAI assured there has not been any data breach and the data is fully safe and secure.

04 Jan 2018 1:52 PM

Airtel would not be able to carry out ‘electronic-verification’ or link mobile SIMs of its customers with their 12-digit biometric national ID Aadhaar though the efficient and paperless eKYC process of UIDAI. (Photo: File)

UIDAI bars Airtel, Payments Bank from Aadhaar-based SIM verification

UIDAI, in an interim order, 'suspended e-KYC licence key of Bharti Airtel Ltd and Airtel Payment Bank Ltd with immediate effect.'

16 Dec 2017 6:43 PM

There are about 33 crore PAN cards, while Aadhaar has been issued to about 115 crore people. (Photo: PTI)

14 crore PAN-Aadhaar linkages done till now

About 41 per cent of PANs are now linked with Aadhaar numbers.

12 Dec 2017 6:06 PM

Mandatory requirements of Aadhaar for PAN, bank accounts, welfare programs, and SIM cards have been challenged in the Supreme Court and no stay has been granted.

'Deadlines for linking Aadhaar with bank a/cs, PAN, SIM valid'

Deadline for verifying bank accounts and income tax PAN by providing Aadhaar is December 31.

07 Dec 2017 2:34 PM

As many as 500 missing children have been traced over the last few months through Aadhaar, the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Ajay Bhushan Pandey, said on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Around 500 missing children traced via Aadhaar: UIDAI CEO

Around 180 children go missing on an average every day, according to government data quoted by Child Rights and You.

24 Nov 2017 3:45 PM

More than 200 central and state government websites publicly displayed details such as names and addresses of some Aadhaar beneficiaries, the UIDAI said.

210 central, state govt websites made Aadhaar details public: UIDAI

The UIDAI took note and got the Aadhaar data removed from the said websites, it said in reply to the RTI application

19 Nov 2017 3:04 PM

NRIs and PIOs are not required to link bank accounts and other services with Aadhaar, the UIDAI said on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Aadhaar linking with PAN, bank a/c not necessary for NRIs, PIOs

The UIDAI has received complaints where NRIs, PIOs were being demanded to produce Aadhaar for various services and benefits.

18 Nov 2017 11:02 AM

The UIDAI will soon launch a process whereby authorised employees can put their biometric signature on the Aadhaar enrolment forms to ensure another layer of security. (File Photo)

Govt, bank staff to biometrically sign off Aadhaar enrolment

A process for this additional layer of security is being evolved and the proposed mechanism is likely to be in place by January.

29 Oct 2017 12:18 PM

Assumption number one in the electronic age is that whatever can be hacked is going to be hacked. A second rule is that everything that can be connected will be connected, thus increasing the risks of leaks.

Breach fears: How safe is Aadhaar data?

The great fear is that the sensitive data on almost all Indians is being kept by a public sector organisation.

29 Oct 2017 2:17 AM

Aviation security agency Bureau of Civila Aviation Security or BCAS has issued new circular for entry at country's airprts. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

BCAS validates m-Aadhaar, 10 ID proofs for entry at airports

Aviation agency in new circular says ID documents will not be required for minors accompanied by parents.

28 Oct 2017 3:01 PM

Government asked mobile operators to reverify all the existing prepaid and postpaid customers, with the help of the 12-digit unique identity number and biometric details.

UIDAI security key in 13.8 lakh telecom biometric units: CEO

About 15 lakh devices have been upgraded out of 20 lakh such units in circulation in various sectors.

22 Oct 2017 12:45 PM

Only about 2,300 branches of private and public sector banks have opened Aadhaar enrolment and updation centres within their premises, said an official source on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

UIDAI extends deadline for banks to open Aadhaar centres to October 31

Till now, only about 2,300 branches of private and public sector banks have opened Aadhaar centres within their premises.

20 Oct 2017 6:23 PM

UIDAI CEO asserted that this was not a case of denial of benefits because of Aadhaar, as the family had the 12-digit identifier since 2013. (Photo: File | ANI)

J'khand girl 'starvation' death: UIDAI says she had Aadhaar, action to be taken for denial of govt benefits

Activists alleged the girl died of starvation as her family's ration card was cancelled as it was not linked to Aadhaar.

18 Oct 2017 9:05 PM

The government is considering various measures to mitigate difficulties faced by senior citizens in linking SIM numbers and Aadhaar. Photo: PTI

Aadhaar-SIM linking to get easier for senior citizens

The Supreme Court's order in February 2017 mandated linking phone numbers with Aadhaar for every individual.

11 Oct 2017 12:19 PM

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number given to every Indian. Photo: PTI

How to update data on your Aadhaar card within minutes

Aadhaar has been mandated for availing various government welfare schemes, for payments, income tax services, banking services, etc.

05 Oct 2017 1:53 PM

UIDAI has directed all banks to set up enrolment centres and update them by September 30 to facilitate Aadhaar-bank account linking. Photo: PTI

UIDAI pushes banks to set up enrolment centres for Aadhaar-bank a/c by Sep 30

The government has mandated the linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts by December 31, 2017.

24 Sep 2017 3:39 PM

UIDAI has slapped notices on Bharti Airtel and Airtel Payments Bank over its retailers allegedly opening payments bank accounts without taking "informed consent" of customers who go for Aadhaar-based mobile SIM verification. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

UIDAI slams Airtel for opening payments bank a/c using Aadhaar info

It also asked both Bharti Airtel and its payments bank entity to take corrective measures and report to the authority on the same.

21 Sep 2017 6:15 PM

Aadhaar issuing body further said it has received commitments for opening of such centres in 15,000 bank branches. (Representational Image)

1,000 bank branches open Aadhaar updation centres on premises

UIDAI gave banks one more month to open Aadhaar enrolment centres in a stipulated 10 per cent of branches.

21 Sep 2017 10:32 AM

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