Aadhaar (UIDAI) News & Updates

[MuraliR]

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?

This is same as masked aadhar. Except aadhar number, all details are displayed on the screen. Only UIDAI app can scan the qr code and provide details.

 

[Endgame]

Only UIDAI app can scan the qr code and provide details.

This is my point of concern. ANYONE having the app and my QR code (which I spread literally everywhere) have access to all my details.

 

[MuraliR]

This is my point of concern. ANYONE having the app and my QR code (which I spread literally everywhere) have access to all my details.

Yes , like we are sharing masked other print out to banks or other vendors....

 

[hike]

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.

Sim card was issued to you without aadhar number? How's this possible?
Yes at KYC they ask for masked aadhar card.

 

[Endgame]

Sim card was issued to you without aadhar number? How's this possible?
Yes at KYC they ask for masked aadhar card.

No non-govt institution requires full Aadhaar number. Masked one will suffice in almost every cases.

Can a masked Aadhaar card be used as a valid form of identification in places that currently accept regular Aadhaar cards?​

Masked Aadhaar has the same validity as ordinary normal Aadhaar so it can very well be used and is accepted at all places where a normal Aadhaar is accepted.

Read more at:
Is masked Aadhaar valid everywhere? Know how to use masked Aadhaar to avoid frauds and download from myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in