![]() “The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a warning to the general people not to share a photocopy of their Aadhaar with any organisations since it could be misused.” “Alternatively, you can use a disguised Aadhaar, which only shows the last four digits of your Aadhaar number,” it had stated.Ĭitizens were also instructed not to download copies of Aadhaar from public computers and, if they did, to remove them from their local devices. It requested that users adopt a masked Aadhaar number, which only reveals the last four digits of the Aadhaar card. The UIDAI warned citizens not to provide a photocopy of their Aadhaar with any organisation in a May 27 notification, claiming that it may be exploited. Later, the Centre confirmed that this stance was rescinded with immediate effect. It stressed that Aadhaar card users should share their Aadhaar details with ‘normal prudence.’ This happened after the UIDAI Bengaluru Office’s advice sparked a national debate on Aadhaar security, as the notice said that Aadhaar numbers might be exploited. However, the electronics and information technology ministry retracted the statement in a statement presented on Sunday. ![]() The national government stated that after the Unique Identification Authority of India’s Bengaluru regional office urged citizens not to divulge Aadhaar numbers on May 27. Print □ PDF □ Keep your Aadhaar data safe with a Masked Aadhaar card
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