Aadhaar Database

5-foot-thick wall does not ensure Aadhaar security: A primer on how data can and does get hacked

What's next? A view that certain data can't be 'mined' because it's been buried deep enough underground?

New security layer for Aadhaar is like locking the stable after horses have run away, says P Chidambaram

The UIDAI, which collects and manages Aadhaar data including biometrics of citizens, on 10 January announced a new two-layer system to strengthen security.

Despite reports to the contrary, UIDAI insists that the Aadhaar leak is a case of misuse and not an actual breach

But the newspaper stood by its story, saying the UIDAI claiming no breach of Aadhaar data "flies in the face of that".

Aadhaar-mobile number linking to be made simpler as govt may allow doorstep and online verification

Telecom operators have been directed to offer facility for re-verification at the subscribers' doorstep for convenience of those with disablity, illness or old age

Cross Match Technologies, the Aadhaar Vendor linked to CIA refutes claims made by WikiLeaks

According to the link to a story tweeted out by Wikileaks, tools developed by Cross Match Technologies are being used by CIA to access the Aadhaar database.

Wikileaks point to report alleging CIA could have access to Aadhaar data; officials say database is secure

Wikileaks sent out a tweet on Friday, which almost seems to allege that central intelligence agency (CIA) spies might already be having access to the Aadhaar database.

UIDAI statement in wake of hacker's arrest seeks to reassure citizens that all is well with Aadhaar

UIDAI, the government agency responsible for Aadhaar, has issued a statement assuring citizens that the Aadhaar database was never breached.

An IIT graduate has been arrested for illegally accessing the Aadhaar database: Report

Abhinav Shrivastava, an IIT graduate who is currently working at Ola, has been arrested by the Bengaluru police for illegally accessing the Aadhaar database

PAN-Aadhaar linking: Here's what you can do in case details are not matching

If the linking is not done, PAN of the person will be invalidated and it will be assumed that the person has not applied for PAN.