Ekyc

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

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?

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

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

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

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

These companies include fintech firms, lending companies, verification agencies and others who extensively use the Aadhaar eKYC and authentication services.