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No breach of data through Aadhaar card 'whatsoever': UIDAI's 10-point clarification

In the wake of recent reports about the loss of personal data of individuals by a breach of Aadhaar cards, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rubbished the claims and explained its stance in ten points.

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In the wake of recent reports about the loss of personal data of individuals by a breach of Aadhaar cards, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rubbished the claims and explained its stance in ten points.

The claims of Aadhaar data breach are not new. There have been concerns about security of the data shared while the government increases the need for an Aadhaar card for various services, including the Mid-day meal scheme, booking railway tickets online, and so on. 

Here's what UIDAI said in its defence of data security for Aadhaar cards:

1) Personal data of individuals held by UIDAI is fully safe and secure. No misuse of Aadhaar biometrics leading to identity theft or financial loss. 

2) Aadhaar based authentication is robust and secure; There has been no breach to UIDAI database of Aadhaar in any manner whatsoever.

3) UIDAI uses one of the world's most advanced encryption technologies in transmission and storage of data. 

4) UIDAI is continuously updating its security parameters looking at the new threats in cyber space. (It) also undertakes security audits and takes necessary steps to augment its security features. 

5) e-KYC APIs are available only to authorised Authentication User Agencies and e-KYC User Agencies. Media reports on their misuse are false. 

6) e-KYC is only available to authorised agencies whose appointment, responsibilities statutory obligations, penal provisions for contraventions are clearly provided for in the Aadhaar Act and the regulations framed thereunder. 

7) An important tool of good governance and empowerment of people, Aadhaar has helped more than 4.47 crore people to open bank accounts through Aadhaar e-KYC. 

8) Through Aadhaar based Direct Benefit Transfers, the government has saved over Rs 49,000-crore during the last two and a half years. 

9) UIDAI is steadfastly committed to performing in a citizen-friendly, inclusive and secure manner. 

10) UIDAI uses one of the world's most advanced encryption technologies in transmission and storage of data. 

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