Page 18 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
UIDAI dismisses report of personal data leak; says Aadhaar remains safe
It termed the data breach claims as 'totally baseless, false and irresponsible'
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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
Universe's strength needed to break Aadhaar encryption: CEO to SC; updates
Aadhaar would include face ID besides the fingerprints and iris for authentication from July 1, said UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Aadhaar data kept behind 13-feet high walls: Attorney General to SC
The judges, meanwhile, asked the attorney general to first argue on the legal contentions first and asked the government to respond to all the arguments made by the petitioners
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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
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Aadhaar scheme: Govt seeks SC's permission for PowerPoint presentation
Attorney General K K Venugopal, who argued for the Centre, said the UIDAI chief executive may deal with technical aspects with more clarity
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Can a person refuse to follow law on secular matters? asks Supreme Court
"In secular matters, can you say that I will not opt for it. For example, can a person refuse to opt for the Income Tax saying that his conscience does not allow it," the bench said
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Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar, says Robert Baptiste
The biggest issue is with third party companies collecting Aadhaar data. Aadhaar numbers are spread among companies, some of which have poor security
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The Aadhaar boomerang: How the emerging regime could hurt the BJP govt
With the BJP being in power both in Centre and most of the states, who do you think will face the voter's ire if Aadhaar-linked subsidies don't reach the beneficiaries?
No deadline for linking Aadhaar card to services says SC: Top developments
'The government cannot insist for mandatory Aadhaar even for issuance of Tatkal passport,' the Supreme Court said
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Smarter than Aadhaar: Govt's insistence on disruptive option is bewildering
Last-mile authentication with Aadhaar seems to have the worst record among other options available to check PDS pilferage. So the Centre's insistence on that option is bewildering to say the least
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SC extends deadline for linking Aadhaar to phones, bank accounts
No relief for those availing government subsidies, benefits
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Aadhaar: UIDAI dismisses security breach claims as irresponsible
UIDAI said Aadhaar was like any other identity document and therefore, never to be treated as a confidential document
Insurance bureau building Aadhaar-like database for hospitals: Kunnel Prem
Interview with Kunnel Prem, CEO, Information Bureau of India
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UIDAI flags low Aadhaar enrollment in 2,500 bank branches, seeks action
Besides the 2,500 branches for which the UIDAI has flagged the issue, the remaining bank branches are witnessing satisfactory level of activity
166 mn PAN, 877 mn bank accounts linked to Aadhaar: Govt informs Parliament
Aadhaar linking with income-tax permanent account number or PAN has also been made mandatory
CBSE shall not make Aadhaar mandatory for NEET, other all India exams: SC
Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET exams, says Supreme Court
Aadhaar linking deadline of March 31 may be extended; what you must know
However, in case you have not yet linked your account, here's the list of mandatory Aadhaar linkages
Ready to extend Aadhaar linking deadline beyond March 31, govt tells SC
The Centre said that since some more time would be needed to conclude the prolonged hearing in the Aadhaar case, the government may extend the deadline from March 31
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This UIDAI order to telcos on Aadhaar is good news for phone users
The telcos have been asked to provide facilities that will allow their subscribers to check whether their mobile number is linked with Aadhaar
