UIDAI told the Madras High Court that matching a deceased person’s fingerprints with the Aadhaar database is not technically possible. It said the system does not support fingerprint comparison for identifying unknown bodies.
The UIDAI issued new rules allowing private entities to conduct Aadhaar authentication under government oversight. Companies must first submit their use case to a Union or State government ministry, which will then forward the proposal to UIDAI. This ensures stricter regulation and prevents misuse of Aadhaar data. The move aims to enhance security while enabling wider Aadhaar-based services.
The Karnataka High Court has made a pivotal ruling in a case involving the right to privacy in the context of matrimonial disputes, setting aside a previous order that directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to disclose Aadhaar details. The case arose when a woman, engaged in a matrimonial dispute and unable to […]
