Don't want to disclose your Aadhaar number? No problem, here's how to use Virtual ID instead
The Aadhaar Virtual ID, which would be a random 16-digit number, together with biometrics of the user would give any authorised agency like a mobile company, limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification.
Mar 11, 2021, 16:22 PM ISTTreat virtual ID, UID token as Aadhaar number: UIDAI to agencies
The Aadhaar-issuing body, on July 1, rolled out the Virtual ID (VID) feature.
Jul 18, 2018, 15:47 PM ISTHow to generate Aadhaar Virtual ID online –Step by step guide
Service providers and agencies like banks and telecom companies will fully deploy Virtual ID system and accept these IDs in lieu of Aadhaar number from July 1.
Jun 29, 2018, 15:29 PM ISTAadhaar Virtual ID to be rolled out from July 1: Here is how it works
The Virtual ID (VID) feature is aimed at giving users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.
Jun 29, 2018, 14:19 PM ISTUIDAI extends deadline to deploy Virtual ID system to July 1
The Virtual ID (VID) feature is aimed at giving users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.
May 31, 2018, 17:17 PM ISTUIDAI unveils Virtual ID in beta form – Here's how VID for Aadhaar works
In the beta form, users can generate their Virtual ID and use it to update address in Aadhaar online for the time being.
Apr 06, 2018, 10:58 AM ISTUIDAI unveils Aadhaar Virtual ID in beta form; service providers to use new feature soon
The Virtual ID is a random 16-digit number mapped to a person's Aadhaar number.
Apr 03, 2018, 17:59 PM ISTAadhaar Virtual ID: Here's what ex-Finance Minister Chidambaram has to say
Aadhaar Virtual ID will give the users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.
Jan 11, 2018, 16:34 PM ISTUIDAI introduces Virtual ID for Aadhaar-card holders
In a bid to address privacy concerns, the UIDAI on Wednesday introduced a new concept of 'Virtual ID' which Aadhaar-card holder can generate from its website and give for various purposes, including SIM verification, instead of sharing the actual 12-digit biometric ID.
Jan 10, 2018, 18:14 PM ISTUIDAI introduces Virtual ID for Aadhaar-card holders: All you should know
The Virtual ID will be a temporary and revocable 16 digit random number mapped to a person's Aadhaar number
Jan 10, 2018, 16:38 PM IST