News Why a new deadline for Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage if it is not mandatory? The Indian government setting deadlines for a voluntary exercise might suggest that non-linking will lead to consequences. Sarasvati NTApril 7, 2023
News Why Tamil Nadu govt must reconsider its move mandating Aadhaar for schemes: Internet Freedom Foundation IFF has requested the Tamil Nadu government to provide residents with a choice to produce an alternate document of identification Sarasvati NTJanuary 16, 2023
News Aadhaar-PAN linkage deadline extended: But why link it in the first place? The IT department stated that PAN cards that are not linked with Aadhaar numbers by March 31, 2023, will become “inoperative” Vallari SanzgiriDecember 28, 2022
News TN: Madras HC rejects plea against mandatory Aadhaar linkage for electricity services According to the court, if anyone without an Aadhaar is willing to avail of the subsidy, they can enroll for Aadhaar. But is it... Sarasvati NTDecember 22, 2022
News Mandate Health IDs before rolling out data retention policy, Telemedicine Society of India tells NHA What safeguards are in place against breaches and how will misuse of health data be avoided, TSI-PGIMER asked in reverse. Anushka JainMarch 28, 2022
News Education Ministry looks to integrate National Academic Depository with Aadhaar for ‘verification’ purposes Bank and Aadhaar details of faculty members may also be subjected to authentication via a common portal. Aihik SurFebruary 22, 2022
News National Health Authority seeks Aadhaar data to identify health insurance beneficiaries The health agency is pushing for database integration, although some states are reportedly yet to come around. Anushka JainFebruary 15, 2022
News No links will be created for third parties to access Aadhaar-Voter ID data: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Linking the two documents is seen as controversial as many fear that it could violate the sanctity of the electoral process. Aihik SurFebruary 7, 2022
News Linking Voter ID to Aadhaar is a violation of Right to Privacy: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi The government's plan to amend the election laws has led to a firestorm of opposition from lawmakers and other stakeholders. Aihik SurDecember 20, 2021
News 96% of nearly 14 Crore Unique Health IDs linked with Aadhaar, reveals ABDM Mission Director Integration of the controversial Aarogya Setu app and other new details emerge on India's push to digitise health data. Anushka JainNovember 22, 2021