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About 500 missing children traced through Aadhaar: UIDAI

As many as 500 missing children have been traced over the last few months through Aadhaar, the CEO of UIDAI, Ajay Bhushan Pandey, said on Friday.

OTP-based Aadhaar-mobile linking for Jio, Airtel, Idea and Vodafone users starting December 1: Here’s how it will work

Starting December 1, telecom operators will begin extending an OTP-based service for the mobile number-Aadhaar linkage following directions issued by the UIDAI to this effect.

No breach or leakage of Aadhaar data, assures UIDAI

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on Monday that Aadhaar data is completely safe and secure.

Over 200 govt websites made Aadhaar details public, UIDAI reveals in RTI response

The UIDAI said it had taken note of the breach and got the data removed from those websites.

210 govt websites made public Aadhaar details: UIDAI

More than 200 central and state government websites publicly displayed details such as names and addresses of some Aadhaar beneficiaries, the UIDAI has said.

NRIs, PIOs don't need to link bank a/c, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI

NRIs and PIOs are not required to link bank accounts and other services with Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on Friday.

Linking Aadhaar with mobile to get simpler, govt mulls doorstep and online verification

The government has initiated a series of measures, including allowing re-verification at subscribers' doorsteps and One Time Password (OTP) based authentication of existing users.

Former, current UIDAI officials part of private firms that use Aadhaar services for profit: Report

Several former and current UIDAI officials are launching companies or funding start-ups that offer Aadhaar-based services and products for a fee.

UIDAI assures Aadhaar data safe after security threat

The reported breach does not contain any confidential data of UIDAI and has not affected any services provided by the authority, said a statement from the UIDAI.

Data from over 6,000 Indian firms up for sale on dark web; RBI, UIDAI among likely targets

The data is up for sale on DarkNet and could prove devastating for several organisations if it fell into wrong hands, Quick Heal said.

No change in deadline for Aadhaar-PAN linkage despite SC's privacy verdict: UIDAI CEO

UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said the top court's verdict on privacy has no bearing on the requirement for taxpayers to link their Aadhaar with PAN by month-end

Denial of govt benefits over lack of Aadhaar violation of norms, says UIDAI

UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said that Aadhaar is a technology for people's empowerment and not a tool for exclusion or denial

210 govt sites found displaying Aadhaar details, no leakage from UIDAI: Govt informs Parliament

About 210 websites of the central and state government departments were found to be displaying personal details and Aadhaar numbers of beneficiaries, the government informed the Parliament today.

Aadhaar centres only at govt premises from September

The UIDAI is the nodal body responsible for rolling out Aadhaar, the 12-digit biometric identification number, to all residents. Aadhaar has been issued to more than 115 crore people till date.

UIDAI denies info on fake Aadhaar cards, says it might affect national security

UIDAI has refused to share information on cases of fake and duplicate Aadhaar cards, saying the disclosure might affect national security.

Aadhaar completely secure from any kind of malware: UIDAI

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman J Satyanarayana on Wednesday said that the Aadhar database was completely secured and immune to attacks from any kind of malware

Govt's stand on Aadhaar for PAN in conflict with UIDAI: SC told

UIDAI has repeatedly said that every citizen of India was entitled to obtain it voluntarily, senior advocate Shyam Divan said in Supreme Court.

UIDAI files FIRs against 8 sites for collecting user info promising Aadhaar-linked services

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has filed FIRs against eight unauthorised websites for promising Aadhaar-related services, and illegally collecting Aadhaar number and enrolment details from people.

Dhoni’s Aadhar info ‘leak’: UIDAI sensitises agencies on celebrity enrolments

UIDAI says no incident of misuse of Aadhaar recorded, data 'fully safe and secure'

Clarifying the recent reports of misuse of Aadhaar data, the UIDAI today said the Aadhaar-based authentication is fully safe and secure.