Page 26 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Aadhaar row: UIDAI snaps ties with enrolment agency; millions at risk
Millions to be affected after Authority refuses to allow CSC to continue providing Aadhaar facilities
 "Aadhaar row: UIDAI snaps ties with enrolment agency; millions at risk")
Do not deny benefits to people for want of Aadhaar: Union Law Minister
Many times ration is not given at ration shop. It should not happen: Ravi Shankar Prasad
 "Do not deny benefits to people for want of Aadhaar: Union Law Minister")
Insurance bureau building Aadhaar-like database for hospitals: Kunnel Prem
Interview with Kunnel Prem, CEO, Information Bureau of India
 "Insurance bureau building Aadhaar-like database for hospitals: Kunnel Prem")
Ready to extend Aadhaar linking deadline beyond March 31, govt tells SC
The Centre said that since some more time would be needed to conclude the prolonged hearing in the Aadhaar case, the government may extend the deadline from March 31
Talks on to 'expedite' driving licence linking with Aadhaar: Prasad
Prasad said that the move will be in public safety and public interest, and added that some state initiatives are already on, in this regard
 "Talks on to 'expedite' driving licence linking with Aadhaar: Prasad")
Aadhaar: UIDAI dismisses security breach claims as irresponsible
UIDAI said Aadhaar was like any other identity document and therefore, never to be treated as a confidential document
 "Aadhaar: UIDAI dismisses security breach claims as irresponsible")
UIDAI eases minimum Aadhaar enrolment targets, related deadlines for banks
Under the new deadline, the banks will have to ensure that minimum enrolment or updation be raised to 12 from January 1, 2019 and 16 from April 1, 2019
 "UIDAI eases minimum Aadhaar enrolment targets, related deadlines for banks")
Can a person refuse to follow law on secular matters? asks Supreme Court
"In secular matters, can you say that I will not opt for it. For example, can a person refuse to opt for the Income Tax saying that his conscience does not allow it," the bench said
 "Can a person refuse to follow law on secular matters? asks Supreme Court")
Aadhaar not mandatory for bank account, mobile connection: Key takeaways
The apex court also struck down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act permitting private entities to avail Aadhaar data
 "Aadhaar not mandatory for bank account, mobile connection: Key takeaways")
UIDAI dismisses report of personal data leak; says Aadhaar remains safe
It termed the data breach claims as 'totally baseless, false and irresponsible'
Aadhaar hit by another major leak, all holders at risk of data theft: ZDNet
Karan Saini, a New Delhi-based security researcher, said that anyone with an Aadhaar number was affected
Following SC ruling, Irdai extends Aadhaar deadline for insurance customers
Regulator advisory to insurers states that the estension will last until the matter is finally heard and a judgment pronounced by apex court
 "Following SC ruling, Irdai extends Aadhaar deadline for insurance customers")
Aadhaar linking deadline for welfare schemes extended till June 30
The deadline for linking bank accounts and mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar has already been extended indefinitely
 "Aadhaar linking deadline for welfare schemes extended till June 30")
SC extends deadline for linking Aadhaar till March 31 for welfare schemes
Supreme Court also extends deadline for linking Aadhaar with mobile services from Feb 6 to March 31
SC extends all deadlines of Aadhaar linkages to March 31, 2018
The next hearing would take place on January 17, 2018.
Ready to extend deadline for Aadhaar linking till March 31: Govt to SC
SC now will be setting up a five-judge Constitution Bench next week to hear several pleas seeking an interim stay on the Centre's decision of mandatory linking of Aadhaar
Time for linking Aadhaar to welfare schemes will not be extended, says SC
The top court had on March 13 extended indefinitely the March 31 deadline for linking bank accounts and mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar
Aadhaar gets Virtual ID for security: All you need to know & how it works
The UIDAI's official handle tweeted about the launch and said that while residents can generate their VIDs right away, service providers are expected to start accepting it in place of Aadhaar 'soon'
 "Aadhaar gets Virtual ID for security: All you need to know & how it works")
UIDAI restores Airtel's authorisation for Aadhaar-based eKYC, with riders
UIDAI maintains suspension on Airtel Payments Bank's Aadhaar eKYC licence
 "UIDAI restores Airtel's authorisation for Aadhaar-based eKYC, with riders")
Minors cannot opt out of Aadhaar after turning 18; UIDAI tells SC
However, UIDAI said residents have the option of permanently locking their biometrics and unlocking it temporarily
 "Minors cannot opt out of Aadhaar after turning 18; UIDAI tells SC")
