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Taking Cognisance of the Deeply Flawed System That Is Aadhaar
by Prasad Krishna published May 19, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Aadhaar and its many connotations have grown to be among the most burning issues on the Indian fore today, that every citizen aware of their rights should be taking note of.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
From 1 March, only registered devices to be used to authenticate Aadhaar
by Admin published Feb 24, 2018 — filed under: , ,
UIDAI directive to Aadhaar authentication agencies aims to avoid putting citizens’ biometric data at risk
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
More errors in Aadhaar data in Andhra Pradesh than in voter database
by Admin published May 20, 2018 — filed under:
As much as eight per cent of Aadhaar data collected in Andhra Pradesh has errors, mostly related to name, address and date of birth, which is more than the errors in the voter ID database. But still, 87% of rural residents approve mandatory linking of the unique ID with various schemes and services.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar security: Here's how your private information can be protected
by Prasad Krishna published May 19, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Lock Aadhaar, and notify UIDAI if you get a one-time-password for a transaction you did not initiate
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar data of 130 millions, bank account details leaked from govt websites: Report
by Prasad Krishna published May 04, 2017 last modified May 20, 2017 09:13 AM — filed under: , ,
Just how leaky is the Aadhaar data? A lot, says a study published by Centre for Internet and Society, a Bengaluru-based organisation (CIS). In a study published on May 1, two researchers from CIS found that data of over 130 million Aadhaar card holders has been leaked from just four government websites. As scary as this is, there is more to it. Not only the Aadhaar numbers, names and other personal details of millions of people have been leaked but also their bank account numbers.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Biggest blast on Aadhaar leak so far: govt sites leaked data of 13 crore people
by Prasad Krishna published May 03, 2017 — filed under: , ,
In yet another shocking report of personal data breach in India, it has emerged that Aadhaar data of 13 crore people was put out on websites of four major government projects in the country. The leaked data include bank account details of over one crore people linked to Aadhar numbers under the direct benefit scheme. Over eight crore people lost their private data on the national job guarantee scheme website alone.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry The Last Chance for a Welfare State Doesn’t Rest in the Aadhaar System
by Sumandro Chattapadhyay published Apr 19, 2016 last modified Apr 19, 2016 01:18 PM — filed under: , , , , , ,
Boosting welfare is the message, which is how Aadhaar is being presented in India. The Aadhaar system as a medium, however, is one that enables tracking, surveillance, and data monetisation. This piece by Sumandro Chattapadhyay was published in The Wire on April 19, 2016.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Aadhaar data leaks not from UIDAI: Centre
by Prasad Krishna published May 03, 2017 last modified May 20, 2017 08:27 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Aadhaar is foolproof, it tells SC
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Digital Native: Cause an Effect
by Nishant Shah published Jun 26, 2018 — filed under: , ,
Aadhaar is a self-contained safe system, its interaction with other data and information systems is also equally safe and benign.
Located in RAW
File Privacy Newsletter April 2017
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 20, 2017
Located in Internet Governance / Files