Page 28 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No data leak from Aadhaar system: P P Chaudhary
Aadhaar data leakage has become a serious issue as it has serious implications, argued opposition
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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
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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
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SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Aadhaar, its enabling 2016 law
As many as 31 petitions, including one by former High Court judge K S Puttaswamy, have been filed in the matter
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Aadhaar software hacked, sanctity of database jeopardized, says Congress
According to a report, any unauthorized person from anywhere in the world can generate Aadhaar ID using the patch
Aadhaar not mandatory doc for booking an international parcel: India Post
It is mandatory to produce an identity proof acceptable for important transactions like booking an international parcel
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How Surat's civic body is using Aadhaar to deal with stray cattle menace
Presently, the corporation impounds average 70 stray cattle each day from different parts of the city
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UIDAI's bid to hire social media agency against its submissions: SC
The UIDAI had told Supreme Court that it did not want to monitor the online activities of citizens holding Aadhaar cards
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Schools cannot deny admissions to students who don't have Aadhaar: UIDAI
UIDAI said any such denials are invalid and not permitted under the law
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UIDAI extends deadline to implement Aadhaar virtual ID till October-end
UIDAI also extended the deadline for implementation of other means like UID token and limited e-KYC for authentication of user agencies
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