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Token security or tokenized security?: by Admin — published Jan 17, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Implementing a system of tokenization for Aadhaar verification will address the security loopholes highlighted in recent reports.
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Aadhaar-privacy debate: How the 12-digit number went from personal identifier to all pervasive transaction tool: by Admin — published Jan 18, 2018 — last modified Jan 18, 2018 03:01 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Depending on who you ask, the Aadhaar is either a convenience or a curse.
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Aadhaar's new security measures are good, it is still work in progress: by Admin — published Jan 26, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Here's a rundown of the three new features that the UIDAI will introduce to make Aadhaar seemingly more secure.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
After Supreme Court Setback, Fintech Firms Await Clarity On Aadhaar: by Admin — published Oct 01, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The 12-digit Aadhaar number is now out of bounds for fintech companies in India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Clarification on the Information Security Practices of Aadhaar Report: by Amber Sinha and Srinivas Kodali — published Nov 05, 2018 — last modified Nov 05, 2018 12:08 PM — filed under: Featured, Homepage, Aadhaar
We 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” published on May 1, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Registering for Aadhaar in 2019: by Sunil Abraham — published Jan 03, 2019 — last modified Jan 03, 2019 02:59 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
It is a lot less scary registering for Aadhaar in 2019 than it was in 2010, given how the authentication modalities have since evolved.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Atmanirbhar Bharat Meets Digital India: An Evaluation of COVID-19 Relief for Migrants: by Ankan Barman — published Jun 03, 2021 — filed under: RAW Publications, Researchers at Work, Covid19, Featured, Labour Futures, Aadhaar, Homepage
With 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 major obstacle for all State Governments and the Central Government to channelize relief and welfare measures.
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Live Chat: Aadhaar: An identity crisis?: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 17, 2015 — last modified Apr 03, 2015 06:54 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Aadhaar card is not compulsory for citizens and "no person should be denied any benefits or ‘suffer’ for not having the Aadhaar cards issued by Unique Identification Authority of India," the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Mandatory Aadhaar card for govt scholarships violates SC order: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 30, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
There seems to be no end to the government’s legal troubles.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why experts are worried about Aadhaar-based authentication: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
As private companies are increasingly using Aadhaar data, is the privacy and security of personal data really at risk? What do those defending Aadhaar have to say?
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