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Aadhaar
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9 Aug 2022
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Surveillance Enabling Identity Systems in Africa: Tracing the Fingerprints of AadhaarBiometric identity systems are being introduced around the world with a focus on promoting human development and social and economic inclusion, rather than previous goals of security. As a result, these systems being encouraged in …
28 Jun 2021
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Advanced biometric technologies and new market entries tackle fraud, chase digital ID billionsAmid forecasts of rapid growth and huge market potential, digital ID platforms launches by Techsign and Ping Identity, new services, features and even an investment fund have been launched.
26 Jun 2021
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No such rule, but many vaccination centres are insisting on Aadhaar as proofRadhika Radhakrishnan saw three words swimming before her as she inched closer to the hospital lobby.
3 Jun 2021
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Atmanirbhar Bharat Meets Digital India: An Evaluation of COVID-19 Relief for MigrantsWith the onset of the national lockdown on 24th March 2020 in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the fate of millions of migrant workers was left uncertain. In addition, lack of enumeration and registration of migrant workers became a …
28 Aug 2019
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Linking Aadhaar with social media or ending encryption is counterproductiveShould Aadhaar be used as KYC for social media accounts? We have recently seen a debate on this question with even the courts hearing arguments in favour and against such a move.
28 Aug 2019
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A judicial overreach into matters of regulationA PIL on Aadhaar sheds light on some problematic trends
21 May 2019
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"Aadhaar Reduced Agency in Citizens and Empowered Those in Positions of Authority"In the space of one election cycle, authoritarian governments, moneyed elites and fringe hackers figured out how to game elections, bypass democratic processes, and turn social networks into battlefields. Facebook, Google and Twitter – …
24 Jan 2019
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Submitted Your Biometrics for Aadhaar? Here’s How You Can Lock/Unlock That DataDid you know that UIDAI provides a facility that allows users to lock/unlock their Aadhaar biometric data online?
3 Jan 2019
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Registering for Aadhaar in 2019It is a lot less scary registering for Aadhaar in 2019 than it was in 2010, given how the authentication modalities have since evolved.
25 Dec 2018
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Is Aadhaar Essential To Achieve Error-Free Electoral Rolls?The Election Commission’s plans to link Aadhaar with electoral rolls may have stirred a hornet’s nest.
5 Nov 2018
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Clarification on the Information Security Practices of Aadhaar ReportWe are issuing a second clarificatory statement on our report titled “Information Security Practices of Aadhaar (or lack thereof): A documentation of public availability of Aadhaar numbers with sensitive personal financial information” …
1 Oct 2018
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After Supreme Court Setback, Fintech Firms Await Clarity On AadhaarThe 12-digit Aadhaar number is now out of bounds for fintech companies in India.
17 Aug 2018
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National Health Stack: Data For Data’s Sake, A Manmade Health HazardOn Oct. 5, 2017, an HIV positive woman was denied admission in Hyderabad’s Osmania General Hospital even though she was entitled to free treatment under India’s National AIDS Control Organisation programme. Another incident around the same …
31 Jul 2018
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Spreading unhappiness equally aroundThe section of civil society opposed to Aadhaar is unhappy because the UIDAI and all other state agencies that wish to can process data non-consensually.
20 Jul 2018
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The Centre for Internet and Society’s Comments and Recommendations to the: Indian Privacy Code, 2018The debate surrounding privacy has in recent times gained momentum due to the Aadhaar judgement and the growing concerns around the use of personal data by corporations and governments.
13 Jul 2018
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India's Latest Data Leak: People's Aadhaar Number And Bank Account Are Just One Google Search AwayEven Truecaller doesn't reveal this much.
26 Jun 2018
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Digital Native: Cause an EffectAadhaar is a self-contained safe system, its interaction with other data and information systems is also equally safe and benign.
18 May 2018
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Indian Cricket Board Exposes Personal Data of Thousands of PlayersThe IT security researchers at Kromtech Security Center discovered a trove of personal and sensitive data belonging to around 15,000 to 20,000 Indian applicants participating in cricket seasons 2015-2018.
13 May 2018
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Aadhaar Remains an Unending Security Nightmare for a Billion IndiansYesterday was the 38th and last day of hearings in the Supreme Court case challenging the constitutional validity of India’s biometric authentication programme. After weeks of arguments from both sides, the Supreme Court has now reserved …
12 May 2018
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India's National ID Project Brings Pain to Those it Aims to HelpPoor management, corruption and fraud are threatening to derail the world’s largest national identity project.
27 Apr 2018
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Aadhaar data of over 89 lakh MNREGA workers in Andhra Pradesh leaked onlineIndependent security researcher Kodali Srinivas tweeted screenshots of Aadhaar data of 89,38,138 MNREGA workers available on the Andhra Pradesh Benefit Disbursement Portal.
10 Apr 2018
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Pension won’t be denied for want of Aadhaar, says EPFOThe move is aimed at ensuring that no retired government employee is deprived of pension for want of Aadhaar or failure of fingerprint authentication.
27 Mar 2018
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UIDAI servers or third parties, Aadhaar leaks are dangerous: ExpertsEven though the UIDAI has denied these reports, its arguments rest on shaky grounds, according to experts.
26 Mar 2018
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Security experts say need to secure Aadhaar ecosystem, warn about third party leaksThe public reckoning of data leaks in India’s national ID database, Aadhaar is still on hold while reports of data leakage through third-parties keep coming.
26 Mar 2018
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Aadhaar safetyWe get experts to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.
17 Mar 2018
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Supreme Court extends Aadhaar linking deadline till it passes verdictThe Supreme Court, however, allowed the government to seek Aadhaar numbers to transfer benefits of government schemes funded from the consolidated fund of India.
17 Mar 2018
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Aadhaar unique IDs in India: a qualified success?Anshuman Jaswal form Kapronasia shares insights into the security and privacy concerns related to Aadhaar, which are often overlooked
24 Feb 2018
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From 1 March, only registered devices to be used to authenticate AadhaarUIDAI directive to Aadhaar authentication agencies aims to avoid putting citizens’ biometric data at risk
7 Feb 2018
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To protect data, don’t opt for plastic or laminated Aadhaar card: UIDAIUnauthorized printing of Aadhaar cards could render the QR (quick response) code dysfunctional or even expose personal data without an individual’s informed consent, UIDAI says.
7 Feb 2018
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Aadhaar: ‘Safety is regularly evolving‘Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no ‘large-scale theft of people‘s identity‘. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.