Page 13 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Deleting Aadhaar data stored with private firms a Herculean task: Experts
With a lack of data-protection law in India, there is no entity to audit whether or not private companies are actually deleting personal data of customers
 "Deleting Aadhaar data stored with private firms a Herculean task: Experts")
Aadhaar Act: Here's a primer on where you need to furnish your biometrics
SC has placed a number of restrictions on how who can demand Aadhaar and what services or schemes it can be used for
Congress to move court if Aadhaar amendments are brought as a Money Bill
Both the Congress, as well as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), welcomed the verdict as a win for their respective visions of Aadhaar, and a loss for the other side
 "Congress to move court if Aadhaar amendments are brought as a Money Bill")
Here's why Justice Chandrachud believes Aadhaar is unconstitutional
The entire Aadhaar programme, since 2009, suffers from constitutional infirmities and violations of fundamental rights
 "Here's why Justice Chandrachud believes Aadhaar is unconstitutional")
Passing Aadhaar as money Bill a fraud on Constitution: Justice Chandrachud
Chandrachud said the power of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, to decide whether a Bill is a money Bill, 'cannot be untrammelled'
 "Passing Aadhaar as money Bill a fraud on Constitution: Justice Chandrachud")
SC upholds constitutional validity of Aadhaar card, but with caveats
CBSE and UGC can no longer ask for Aadhaar from citizens for the purpose of conducting any entrance examination or running a scheme
 "SC upholds constitutional validity of Aadhaar card, but with caveats")
Customers' aversion to e-KYC verification could make process more expensive
Industry experts said despite the ruling, Aadhaar might still be the preferred route of on-boarding since it was inexpensive and convenient
Govt hints at amendments to Aadhaar Act to accommodate SC verdict
Law and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the court had held that the purpose of issuing Aadhaar to all Indian citizens was legitimate and no surveillance was possible
 "Govt hints at amendments to Aadhaar Act to accommodate SC verdict")
SC considers UIDAI PowerPoint presentation in holding Aadhaar scheme safe
Using two projectors in the courtroom, UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey had claimed that breaking the Aadhaar encryption may take "more than the age of the universe for the fastest computer on earth
 "SC considers UIDAI PowerPoint presentation in holding Aadhaar scheme safe")
Children be given option to exit from Aadhaar on attaining majority: SC
Justice A K Sikri also said that no child shall be denied the benefit of any scheme if he or she is unable to produce Aadhaar number
 "Children be given option to exit from Aadhaar on attaining majority: SC")
SC upholds Aadhaar validity, but with modifications: Full case timeline
SC struck down some provisions, including the linking of the biometric ID with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions
 "SC upholds Aadhaar validity, but with modifications: Full case timeline")
Aadhaar verdict: Banks, firms fear rising costs of acquiring new clients
Without the e-KYC provision, the cost of acquiring new customers will shoot up significantly, in some cases six times, claim expert
 "Aadhaar verdict: Banks, firms fear rising costs of acquiring new clients")
After SC verdict, private firms wanting to still use Aadhaar look to govt
Legal experts claim introducing a law to bypass the SC directive may not be possible given the court's stern stance
 "After SC verdict, private firms wanting to still use Aadhaar look to govt")
Linking bank account to Aadhaar: Will your bank details be safe?
Bank customers are worried whether their details will be safe after linking it with Aadhaar or not
 "Linking bank account to Aadhaar: Will your bank details be safe?")
Linking bank account to Aadhaar compulsory: Will your bank details be safe?
Bank customers are worried whether their details will be safe after linking it with Aadhaar or not
Unwarranted move
RBI should have waited for the Supreme Court's verdict that is likely to be declared next month
Soon, your driver's licence to be linked with Aadhaar
He also said that digital governance is honest, transparent and efficient governance
 "Soon, your driver's licence to be linked with Aadhaar")
Govt plans to link driving licence with Aadhaar
The move comes at a time when the Supreme Court is yet to rule on whether Aadhaar violates privacy
Use Aadhaar to stop abuse, abandonment of wives by NRI husbands: Govt panel
Move aims at protecting rights of deserted women by NRI husbands or become victims of domestic violence, dowry harassment abroad
 "Use Aadhaar to stop abuse, abandonment of wives by NRI husbands: Govt panel")
Mobile Aadhaar can now be used as ID proof to enter airports in India
Differently-abled persons will have to produce a disability photo ID or a medical certificate
