Page 22 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Incorrect and irresponsible: UIDAI refutes Aadhaar software hacking report
The clarification came after a report from a media outlet stated that the Aadhaar database had been hacked by a software patch which reportedly disables critical security features
 "Incorrect and irresponsible: UIDAI refutes Aadhaar software hacking report")
No data leak from Aadhaar system: P P Chaudhary
Aadhaar data leakage has become a serious issue as it has serious implications, argued opposition
 "No data leak from Aadhaar system: P P Chaudhary")
Govt plans making Aadhaar compulsory for filings under Cos Act
There are more than nine lakh active companies in the country
Govt to roll out Aadhaar Pay for cashless transactions
14 banks have agreed for Aadhaar Pay and service will be launched soon, Ravi Shankar Prasad said
Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Qualcomm for innovation on Aadhaar-based payments
Technical prowess of India's unique identification number is well accepted, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
 "Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Qualcomm for innovation on Aadhaar-based payments")
Re-verification of old subscribers to cost Rs 2,500 cr: COAI
COAI has said eKYC should not be mandated for States such as J&K and Assam
e-Aadhaar valid document for new mobile connections: DoT
DoT's clarification would make it more convenient for such prospective customers to apply for new connections who have not received the hard copies of Aadhaar
 "e-Aadhaar valid document for new mobile connections: DoT")
SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Aadhaar, its enabling 2016 law
As many as 31 petitions, including one by former High Court judge K S Puttaswamy, have been filed in the matter
 "SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Aadhaar, its enabling 2016 law")
Aadhaar software hacked, sanctity of database jeopardized, says Congress
According to a report, any unauthorized person from anywhere in the world can generate Aadhaar ID using the patch
 "Aadhaar software hacked, sanctity of database jeopardized, says Congress")
Aadhaar not mandatory doc for booking an international parcel: India Post
It is mandatory to produce an identity proof acceptable for important transactions like booking an international parcel
 "Aadhaar not mandatory doc for booking an international parcel: India Post")
How Surat's civic body is using Aadhaar to deal with stray cattle menace
Presently, the corporation impounds average 70 stray cattle each day from different parts of the city
 "How Surat's civic body is using Aadhaar to deal with stray cattle menace")
UIDAI's bid to hire social media agency against its submissions: SC
The UIDAI had told Supreme Court that it did not want to monitor the online activities of citizens holding Aadhaar cards
 "UIDAI's bid to hire social media agency against its submissions: SC")
Schools cannot deny admissions to students who don't have Aadhaar: UIDAI
UIDAI said any such denials are invalid and not permitted under the law
 "Schools cannot deny admissions to students who don't have Aadhaar: UIDAI")
UIDAI extends deadline to implement Aadhaar virtual ID till October-end
UIDAI also extended the deadline for implementation of other means like UID token and limited e-KYC for authentication of user agencies
 "UIDAI extends deadline to implement Aadhaar virtual ID till October-end")
Face recognition must for new mobile SIM registration from Sept 15: UIDAI
From September 15, the new feature will be used for issuance of new SIM cards, but the plan is to gradually extend this to other services as well that use Aadhaar
Aadhaar e-signs see severe decline in volumes over regulatory uncertainty
The regulatory uncertainty stems from frequent changes in rules regarding the use of Virtual ID by companies
Phased rollout of face recognition feature for Aadhaar from Sept 15: UIDAI
Face authentication can be used as an additional mode, said UIDAI
Govt links Aadhaar of 30,000 children in care homes with tracking portal
Track Child functions as a central database of all those children who have gone missing in different parts of the country
 "Govt links Aadhaar of 30,000 children in care homes with tracking portal")
Changes in date of birth more than once may require visit to UIDAI office
These changes have been incorporated in the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, and have come into effect from July 31
 "Changes in date of birth more than once may require visit to UIDAI office")
MCA makes Aadhaar details mandatory, company directors mull legal options
The MCA notification lays down a deadline of August 31 for the fulfillment of the KYC requirements
 "MCA makes Aadhaar details mandatory, company directors mull legal options")
