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People have many doubts about the safety of their information and the adequacy of current laws in addressing the issues that may arise from any future breach of privacy or data theft from Aadhaar database or its vast network.

What is wrong with sharing address proof with govt: SC on Aadhaar...

The petitioners' advocate argued that there is a difference in sharing information with a private party known to one and...

19 Jan 2018 1:52 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Make Aadhaar law unconstitutional, says senior counsel Divan in SC

Aadhaar data breach is an ex-facie violation of an individual's fundamental 'right to privacy,' the counsel further...

18 Jan 2018 9:21 PM IST

The Centre had earlier this year made Aadhaar mandatory for availing crop insurance policies. (Representational Image | AFP)

UIDAI allows face recognition as verification method for 'users'...

The move will enable easy authentication for individuals who face a difficulty in other biometric authentication like...

15 Jan 2018 2:41 PM IST

Millions of people were not getting pension as their thumb impressions no longer matched the impression stored in the Aadhaar data due to old age. (Photo: PTI)

Beef up Aadhaar security

UIDAI must take steps to have multiple key holders.

14 Jan 2018 3:28 AM IST

UIDAI allows Airtel Aadhaar-based verification till March 31

UIDAI has permitted Bharti Airtel to continue Aadhaar based e-KYC till March 31, 2018.

11 Jan 2018 5:29 PM IST

Muttaiah Nadar, a multi-millionaire, had fallen prey to a gang, which intoxicated him on a train from Mumbai to the state. However, Aadhaar became the foundation on which he was reunited with his family. (Photo: representational | file)

UIDAI's Aadhar Virtual ID unworkable', will oppose tooth and nail:...

'Government is trying to rectify its mistake after damage was already done,' mocks P Chidambaram.

11 Jan 2018 4:03 PM IST

Nandan Nilekani said, negative views on Aadhaar will have negative reactions and hence, it would be better for people to have a constructive view on it. (Photo: PTI)

There's an orchestrated campaign to malign Aadhaar: Nilekani

Nilekani was very confident of Supreme Court upholding Aadhaar under fundamental right of privacy.

11 Jan 2018 1:57 PM IST

Nandan Nilekani said, negative views on Aadhaar will have negative reactions and hence, it would be better for people to have a constructive view on it. (Photo: PTI)

Data breach buzz orchestrated drive to malign Aadhaar: Nandan Nilekani

Nilekani was reacting to the filing of an FIR on The Tribune newspaper report relating to the Aadhaar data breach.

11 Jan 2018 10:26 AM IST

Aadhaar wallet app is the first government run wallet app for money transfers that enables digitisation of money and prevents theft or fraud.

UIDAI introduces 'virtual ID' to strengthen Aadhaar data privacy

Virtual ID will give users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.

10 Jan 2018 4:25 PM IST

Aadhaar wallet app is the first government run wallet app for money transfers that enables digitisation of money and prevents theft or fraud.

Protect Aadhaar data: Make it a top priority

At least 1,400 complaints have also been registered with UIDAI over duplicate entries, bribery, and a variety of related...

9 Jan 2018 12:35 AM IST

Millions of people were not getting pension as their thumb impressions no longer matched the impression stored in the Aadhaar data due to old age. (Photo: PTI)

FIR for unauthorised access, not whistle-blowing: UIDAI justifies FIR...

The UIDAI mentioned in its statement that the FIR was not launched for exposing the breach, but for unauthorised access.

7 Jan 2018 8:22 PM IST

Millions of people were not getting pension as their thumb impressions no longer matched the impression stored in the Aadhaar data due to old age. (Photo: PTI)

UIDAI dismisses breach claim of Aadhaar data being sold on WhatsApp...

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

5 Jan 2018 8:38 AM IST