Aadhaar (UIDAI) News & Updates

[iDJ]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1849677687058522138

Aadhar is a not a proof of citizenship. Nor is it a proof of birth. So basically what's the purpose of Aadhar? How is it a ID proof when it doesn't recognise your birth?

 

[hike]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1849677687058522138

Aadhar is just identity proof to get your Bank account, PAN Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, avail various state benefits. Resulting, everything get linked to Aadhar which makes it single click login to get services.
Although, in future when proper ending to fake Aadhar would be live, we'll see Aadhar as proof to everything.

 

[Bapun]

Aadhar Card is not the document of age proof.

Aadhar Card Not Proof Of Age, But An Identity Document: Madhya Pradesh HC Reiterates, Directs State To Clarify To All Concerned Authorities

While reiterating that Aadhar cards cannot be relied upon as a proof of its holder's age, the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently directed the state government to clarify to all concerned authorities...

www.livelaw.in

 

[rajrocks]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1867766496547811664

 

[Nikhil Shirvankar]

There's some technical issue in Aadhar Data, random characters get added to the names, Aadhar has also acknowledged the same.

 

[Bapun]

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday said it has begun sharing non-personal, anonymized data from the Aadhaar Dashboard on the open government data platform called data.gov.in.

The move aims to further promote transparency, research, and data-driven policy making, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT in a statement.

UIDAI shares non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data to promote transparency

 

[Endgame]

I've a query. As current Aadhaar cards (both downloaded and PVC) come with a QR code which contains all the data including photograph and linked mobile number, can anyone scan that and get all the details easily?
Additionally, how safe is to share even masked Aadhaar card to hotels etc.?

 

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I've a query. As current Aadhaar cards (both downloaded and PVC) come with a QR code which contains all the data including photograph and linked mobile number, can anyone scan that and get all the details easily?

The QR code is only for authentication purpose only it'll show up none of your details.
Same applies on masked Aadhar Card as well, nothing can't be issued with it, as it shows only basic details.

 

[Endgame]

nothing can't be issued with it, as it shows only basic details.

It seems wrong statement as I can (in fact I did) many things using masked Aadhaar, like new SIM purchase, opening bank accounts. In fact the bank representative insisted I hide first 8 digits and submit the copy. That was when masked Aadhaar wasn't readily available (some 7-8 years ago).
P.S. - Masked Aadhaar doesn't hide ANYTHING except first 8 digits of Aadhaar number.

 

[Endgame]

The QR code is only for authentication purpose only it'll show up none of your details.

This is absolutely wrong. Please go through this.

QR Code Reader - Unique Identification Authority of India | Government of India

UIDAI is mandated to issue an easily verifiable 12 digit random number as Unique Identity - Aadhaar to all Residents of India.

uidai.gov.in

The Aadhaar QR Code scanner App is available here:

Windows application (for desktops/ laptops): https://uidai.gov.in/images/authDoc/QrCodeReaderV4.2.msi

Aadhaar QR Code available on Aadhaar Letter, e-Aadhaar and m-Aadhaar can be read through mobile Apps while using the links given below:

1. Android - Click here to download

2. IoS - Click here to download

Reference​

Download QR Code/Offline XML Reader
FAQs for QR Code Reader
By scanning the Secure QR Code on the presented Aadhaar/ e-Aadhaar, the identity of the presenter can be verified.


My concern is anyone installing above app can scan my Aadhaar QR and get ALL the details.

UIDAI has introduced new Secure QR Code which contains demographics as well as photograph of the Aadhaar number holder.
Am I missing something?