Page 27 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Don't deny pension for want of Aadhaar: EPFO to banks
The circular also said people who do not have Aadhaar should be encouraged to get it
 "Don't deny pension for want of Aadhaar: EPFO to banks")
No denial of service, subsidy due to biometric authentication failure: Govt
However, where even authentication through mobile number is not possible, the entities have to provide their own ways of authentication
 "No denial of service, subsidy due to biometric authentication failure: Govt")
Worried your Aadhaar is hacked? Five steps to check authentication history
UIDAI's service is akin to bank passbook entries; you can raise a red flag if you suspect misuse; problem: hacker's identity remains hidden
 "Worried your Aadhaar is hacked? Five steps to check authentication history")
UIDAI updates QR code for offline Aadhaar verification without 12-digit ID
This would be especially handy for establishing the identity with non-statutory entities, say, the likes of online shopping portals when delivering goods
 "UIDAI updates QR code for offline Aadhaar verification without 12-digit ID")
Now, book 12 train tickets with just 1 IRCTC ID if it's Aadhaar-linked!
Indian Railways policy for booking tickets through irctc.co.in have changed. Know IRCTC rules for train ticket
 "Now, book 12 train tickets with just 1 IRCTC ID if it's Aadhaar-linked!")
UIDAI unfurls beta version of Virtual ID; can be used in place of Aadhaar
The new feature will allow Aadhaar holders to quote their Virtual ID (VID) number without actually disclosing the 12-digit Aadhaar number
 "UIDAI unfurls beta version of Virtual ID; can be used in place of Aadhaar")
Some people are trying to fail Aadhaar by stoking imaginary fear: UIDAI
UIDAI said law prohibits it from doing any such analysis and therefore there is no scope of surveillance of any kind
Should Aadhaar, the world's largest biometric system, be on blockchain?
Opinion on the issue is divided, with some saying the move would protect privacy, and others saying the technology is very expensive
 "Should Aadhaar, the world's largest biometric system, be on blockchain?")
Aadhaar doesn't pose any privacy issue and is worth emulating: Bill Gates
It is believed that several countries, including some from India's neighbourhood, have approached New Delhi for assistance in this matter
 "Aadhaar doesn't pose any privacy issue and is worth emulating: Bill Gates")
From cheating banks to faking identity, Aadhaar frauds peak in 2018: Report
At a recent court hearing, UIDAI admitted that 6% of Aadhaar authentication requests using fingerprints transactions are known to fail
 "From cheating banks to faking identity, Aadhaar frauds peak in 2018: Report")
Srikrishna Committee embraced a balanced view on Aadhaar: Nandan Nilekani
One still needs to wait for the Supreme Court judgment on Aadhaar for all the pieces to fall into place
 "Srikrishna Committee embraced a balanced view on Aadhaar: Nandan Nilekani")
Citizens cry foul as Aadhaar helpline number comes pre-loaded on phones
The issue gained prominence when French hacker Elliot Baptiste asked people on Twitter if they have the UIDAI helpline number on their contact list
 "Citizens cry foul as Aadhaar helpline number comes pre-loaded on phones")
How did Aadhaar helpline sneak into your mobile? UIDAI says it has no role
UIDAI's response came after people on social media questioned why the number was being saved by default in people's contact list on Android phones
 "How did Aadhaar helpline sneak into your mobile? UIDAI says it has no role")
Incorrect and irresponsible: UIDAI refutes Aadhaar software hacking report
The clarification came after a report from a media outlet stated that the Aadhaar database had been hacked by a software patch which reportedly disables critical security features
 "Incorrect and irresponsible: UIDAI refutes Aadhaar software hacking report")
No data leak from Aadhaar system: P P Chaudhary
Aadhaar data leakage has become a serious issue as it has serious implications, argued opposition
 "No data leak from Aadhaar system: P P Chaudhary")
Govt plans making Aadhaar compulsory for filings under Cos Act
There are more than nine lakh active companies in the country
Govt to roll out Aadhaar Pay for cashless transactions
14 banks have agreed for Aadhaar Pay and service will be launched soon, Ravi Shankar Prasad said
Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Qualcomm for innovation on Aadhaar-based payments
Technical prowess of India's unique identification number is well accepted, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
 "Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Qualcomm for innovation on Aadhaar-based payments")
Re-verification of old subscribers to cost Rs 2,500 cr: COAI
COAI has said eKYC should not be mandated for States such as J&K and Assam
e-Aadhaar valid document for new mobile connections: DoT
DoT's clarification would make it more convenient for such prospective customers to apply for new connections who have not received the hard copies of Aadhaar
 "e-Aadhaar valid document for new mobile connections: DoT")
