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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

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

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'

UIDAI restores Airtel's authorisation for Aadhaar-based eKYC, with riders

UIDAI maintains suspension on Airtel Payments Bank's Aadhaar eKYC licence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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