Page 21 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
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
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SC extends all deadlines of Aadhaar linkages to March 31, 2018
The next hearing would take place on January 17, 2018.
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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
 "Time for linking Aadhaar to welfare schemes will not be extended, says SC")
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'
 "Aadhaar gets Virtual ID for security: All you need to know & how it works")
UIDAI restores Airtel's authorisation for Aadhaar-based eKYC, with riders
UIDAI maintains suspension on Airtel Payments Bank's Aadhaar eKYC licence
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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
 "Minors cannot opt out of Aadhaar after turning 18; UIDAI tells SC")
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
 "Don't deny pension for want of Aadhaar: EPFO to banks")
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
 "No denial of service, subsidy due to biometric authentication failure: Govt")
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
 "Worried your Aadhaar is hacked? Five steps to check authentication history")
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
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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
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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
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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
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From cheating banks to faking identity, Aadhaar frauds peak in 2018: Report
At a recent court hearing, UIDAI admitted that 6% of Aadhaar authentication requests using fingerprints transactions are known to fail
 "From cheating banks to faking identity, Aadhaar frauds peak in 2018: Report")
Srikrishna Committee embraced a balanced view on Aadhaar: Nandan Nilekani
One still needs to wait for the Supreme Court judgment on Aadhaar for all the pieces to fall into place
 "Srikrishna Committee embraced a balanced view on Aadhaar: Nandan Nilekani")
Citizens cry foul as Aadhaar helpline number comes pre-loaded on phones
The issue gained prominence when French hacker Elliot Baptiste asked people on Twitter if they have the UIDAI helpline number on their contact list
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How did Aadhaar helpline sneak into your mobile? UIDAI says it has no role
UIDAI's response came after people on social media questioned why the number was being saved by default in people's contact list on Android phones
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