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Airtel replaces Aadhaar-based electronic verification with digital KYC process
•Airtel's digital KYC process has begun with select circles including Delhi, UP (East) and UP (West).
Telcos still using Aadhaar eKYC for issuing new SIM cards despite SC verdict: Report
Tech2 News Staff •Telcos say there have been no specific instructions from the DoT to discontinue Aadhaar for eKYC.
Can voluntary Aadhaar-based eKYC be legalised through a new law, after striking down Section 57?
Asheetar •The issue of the validity of eKYC is of particular concern to the private sector.
UIDAI to roll out facial recognition for authentication from 15 September
•UIDAI says the move is aimed at curbing the possibility of fingerprint spoofing or cloning
UIDAI orders banks, govt departments to upgrade systems for Virtual IDs by August
Tech2 News Staff •The decision to extend the deadline was welcomed by banks and various stakeholders.
Aadhaar hearing: Aadhaar has the support of two governments, argues the State
Asheetar •The Aadhaar project had the support of two governments, since it had been commenced when the Congress was in power.
UIDAI reiterates its stand on Aadhaar in Twitter Q&A; claims it is purely an identification tool
•Fielding questions on Twitter in a live chat, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said that Aadhaar is based on minimum information and biometrics which is "least intrusive".
UIDAI says Aadhaar is not a profiling tool, claims identifiers and biometric data governed by strong laws
•UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said that Aadhaar is based on minimum information and biometrics which is "least intrusive"
Coalition for Aadhaar: A collective of private companies wants to ensure that Aadhaar ID and related services continue to be offered
Nimish •This is a set of entities outside the govt sector, which includes private companies who believe in Aadhaar and its ability to have a positive impact
Coalition for Aadhaar: Group of private companies bat for use of Aadhaar for eKYC and background verification process
Tech2 News Staff •These companies include fintech firms, lending companies, verification agencies and others who extensively use the Aadhaar eKYC and authentication services.