AADHAAR ecosystem has provisions to ensure data security

The architecture of Aadhaar ecosystem has been designed to ensure data security, privacy, non-duplication, data integrity and other related aspects. Government is fully alive of the need to constantly upgrade the technology and infrastructure to maintain highest level of data security and integrity. For this purpose, a well- designed and robust data security system is in place. Security is an integral part of the system from the initial design to the final stage and security audits are conducted on regular basis. A multi-layer approach is adopted in providing security measures with multiple formats being used at different steps from the point of collection to the ending stage. Security of data is monitored at all the times i.e. at rest, in transit and in storage. Security and privacy of personal data are fully ensured, without sacrificing the utility of the project. Various policies and procedures have been defined, these are reviewed and updated continually thereby appropriately controlling and monitoring any movement of people, material and data in and out of UIDAI premises, particularly the data centres. Further strengthening of security and privacy of data is an ever evolving process, and all possible steps are taken to make the data safer and protected. This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Planning, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.