Thursday, March 28, 2024
HomeNationalCentre revokes warning on Aadhaar card after online agitation

Centre revokes warning on Aadhaar card after online agitation

Today, the Centre rescinded its recent advisory that warned citizens not to share photocopies of their Aadhaar cards with any organization as they can be dissipated. The Aadhaar ecosystem has sufficient features to secure the identity and privacy of users and users are only instructed to employ normal prudence while utilizing and sharing Aadhaar numbers.

Post the earlier press release triggered panic, the UIDAI furnished its recent notice clarifying its stand. A statement has been issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on Friday, suggesting the use of masked Aadhaar, which represents only the last 4 digits of the document, and not to share photocopies of the unmasked document with random organizations. 

It is said by the UIDAI that unlicensed private firms like hotels or film halls are not allowed to collect or keep copies of Aadhaar cards. Several activists have denounced UIDAI that it should have taken care of this risk a long time ago and informed the public then. 

As suggested by the recent notification, “Earlier press release was issued by them in the context of an attempt to misuse a photoshopped Aadhaar card. It advised the people to not share photocopies of their Aadhaar with any organization because it can be dissipated. By another chance, a masked Aadhaar which shows only the last four digits of the Aadhaar number can be used.”

In 2018, the Supreme Court ratified the authorization of the Aadhaar, but marked out privacy concerns and curbed a government push to make it compulsory for everything from banking to telecom services.

More like this
Related

A grand musical night with Shankar Jaikishan Melodies

Recently, Shankar Jaikishan's melodious songs were arranged during the...

“Telugu Films Set to Light Up Screens on Mahashivarathri Weekend”

As the Mahashivarathri weekend approaches, a flurry of Telugu...

“Rashmika Mandanna’s Memorable Moment as Presenter at Crunchyroll Anime Awards”

Rashmika Mandanna recently added a new feather to her...

“Rashmika Mandanna’s Enigmatic Bond with Vijay Deverakonda”

Amidst her attendance at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in...

Top Stories