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End of an Era: UIDAI Bans Aadhaar Photocopies, Mandates Secure QR-Code Verification
The era of handing over a photocopy of your Aadhaar card for routine ID checks—at hotels, telecom stores, or event venues—is officially coming to an end. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has approved a new rule that will ban the collection and storage of physical Aadhaar photocopies, replacing the paper trail with a secure, digital verification system.
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The core reason is simple: security and privacy. Millions of unsecured paper copies are a massive vulnerability for identity misuse. By eliminating them, UIDAI aims to minimize the risk of personal details falling into the wrong hands.
How the New Verification System Works
The future of Aadhaar verification is digital, relying on two key tools:
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QR Code Scanning: Every Aadhaar card already features a Secure QR Code. This tiny square carries encrypted demographic details and a photograph, digitally signed by UIDAI. It can be scanned by a dedicated app (like the official mAadhaar app or other custom applications) to verify identity offline, without connecting to the central database, while revealing only the necessary, minimal information.
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Mandatory Registration: This is the kicker. Any entity that wants to perform Aadhaar verification—from hotels to event organizers—must now register with the UIDAI as an Offline Verifying Seeking Entity (OVSE). Once registered, they will be given access to the official, secure verification tools.
What This Means for Users and Businesses
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For Users (The Peace of Mind): Less paper, less risk of identity theft, and more control over data sharing, as the QR code only reveals limited, selective details.
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For Businesses (The Required Upgrade): They must retire their filing cabinets and register with UIDAI. This ensures a uniform, auditable, and secure verification standard across the entire country, aligning the process with India’s broader Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
The UIDAI CEO, Bhuvnesh Kumar, has confirmed that the rule has been approved and will be formally notified soon.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on public statements and confirmed plans by the UIDAI CEO and reflects the upcoming changes to Aadhaar verification procedures.
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