Aadhaar Security

According to the report, Aadhaar and PAN card numbers, mobile numbers and email addresses were the most commonly leaked personal data

For every Aadhaar authentication transaction performed by an Aadhaar user, the UIDAI generates a unique code to identify the transactions

The FAQ will address nearly half a dozen queries

Prasad said there was no such personal information in the Aadhaar card for which he could be 'trolled'

The UIDAI chief stated that the authority and the government are open to enacting more laws and regulations if the privacy and security is a concern around Aadhaar

However, it said, such publication does not threaten or impact security of Aadhaar and its database which remains "safe and secure"

Legal experts note that the implementation of the Aadhaar Act has accentuated the gaps in various data security and privacy laws in the country

The 12-digit unique identification number (Aadhaar) for Indian residents is about to become safer