UIDAI

Helpline number can't steal data, UIDAI takes on rumours mongering against Aadhaar

Claiming that every individual's data is safe, UIDAI said slammed people with 'vested interests' for spreading 'rumours' against the Aadhaar.

Aug 06, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

Vested interests used Google 'inadvertent act' for fear mongering against Aadhaar: UIDAI

Google has expressed regret over the same and has assured that the “inadvertent error” will be fixed in their next release.

Aug 05, 2018, 19:38 PM IST

Google admits fault for coding UIDAI helpline into Android mobile phones

Thousands of Android phone users complained that UIDAI's toll-free helpline numbers had been added to their phonebook memory by default.

Aug 04, 2018, 06:31 AM IST

Shiv Sena's Saamana attacks Modi government over TRAI chief's Aadhaar challenge fiasco

Saamana editorial pointed that French hacker Elliot Alderson had exposed before the world that data furnished to the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) is not secure.

Aug 01, 2018, 08:22 AM IST

TRAI chief's Aadhaar dare: UIDAI warns people not to share Aadhaar number

UIDAI said people should "refrain from publicly putting their Aadhaar numbers on Internet and social media and posing challenges to others".

Jul 31, 2018, 22:45 PM IST

Now, man deposits Re 1 in TRAI chief’s bank account over Aadhaar challenge

There seems to be no end to embarrassment for Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chief RS Sharma, who had thrown a challenge to Twitter users by sharing his Aadhaar number on the microblogging site.

Jul 30, 2018, 13:09 PM IST

RS Sharma's personal details were not fetched from Aadhaar Database: UIDAI

UIDAI claimed that RS Sharma's personal information was taken from Google and other sites.

Jul 29, 2018, 18:39 PM IST

Treat 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 IST

Virtual ID now ready to replace Aadhaar number for identity verification

An Aadhaar-card holder can now generate a virtual ID UIDAI's website and produce it for authentication. At banks though, it may not work till August 31.

Jun 30, 2018, 22:59 PM IST

How 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 IST

Aadhaar 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 IST

Virtual ID can be used as an alternative to Aadhaar while applying new SIM: DoT

The new notification will come into force on July 1, 2018.

Jun 13, 2018, 18:12 PM IST

UIDAI delays face recognition rollout for Aadhaar verification until August 1

So far, 121.17 crore residents have been enrolled for Aadhaar.

Jun 13, 2018, 17:55 PM IST

UIDAI 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 IST

Now, an updated QR code for offline Aadhaar verification

This would be especially handy for establishing the identity with non-statutory entities, say, the likes of online shopping portals when delivering goods.

Apr 19, 2018, 14:18 PM IST

Remove fear, Aadhaar data is not an atom bomb, UIDAI tells SC

There is no question of leaking or sharing of information, the UIDAI told a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

Apr 17, 2018, 22:11 PM IST

UIDAI 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 IST

Aadhaar body may ask for blood, urine and DNA samples in future, observes SC

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that its Aadhaar scheme has been approved by experts and was not open to judicial review as it was a policy decision.

Apr 04, 2018, 23:49 PM IST

Registering mobile number with Aadhaar for first time? Here's what you need to know

If your mobile number is registered in Aadhaar, you can update your mobile and email through online SSUP portal.

Apr 04, 2018, 10:48 AM IST

UIDAI 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 IST