Biometric data linked to our Aadhar card can be locked to prevent misuse; here’s how
Team Udayavani, Jul 20, 2021, 5:22 PM IST
The Unique Identification Authority of India released new features for the Aadhar card to secure the biometric data stored in them.
Cardholders can now lock their biometric data and can also use the new virtual ID (VID) for identification purposes.
Following are the steps to lock one’s Aadhar-based biometric data:
1. Open the uidai.gov.in website.
2. In the ‘My Aadhaar’ drop-down menu go to the ‘Aadhaar Services’ category and click on the ‘Lock/Unlock Biometrics’ option.
3. After being directed to the new page, select the ‘Agree Terms’ option after reading it and click on the ‘Lock UID’ option.
4. Fill out your 12-digit Aadhaar number and other fields in the form
5. Fill the Captcha and proceed for OTP generation
6. After OTP verification, a new page showing the ‘Enable Biometric Locking’ checkbox will appear. Check the box and click on ‘Enable.’
Aadhar biometrics can also be locked through SMS:
1. SMS “GEOTP” followed by the last four digits of the eight-digit Aadhar card number, without space, to 1947.
2. An SMS from UIDAI will be received with a six-digit OTP.
3. Reply to the same number with “LOCKUID” followed by the last four digits of the eight-digit Aadhar card number, without space.
On successful locking, an SMS will be received from UIDAI confirming the same.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
LS 2024: Yet another face-off between seasoned politicians Kota Srinivas Poojary & Jayaprakash Hegde
Wish to work for betterment of my state Odisha: UPSC 2nd rank holder Animesh Pradhan
Climate change is causing marine ‘coldwaves’ too, killing wildlife
Celebrating Vishu: A Tapestry of Traditions Across India
‘Sangh values’ run through my veins; can’t think of filling mother’s shoes: Bansuri Swaraj
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Injuries don’t define you: Mohammed Shami shares rehab update
Shivakumar desperately wants to become CM, says K’taka BJP chief Vijayendra
Scribe throws lapel microphone towards Sharad Pawar in Baramati; cops give clean chit
India delivers first batch of BrahMos missiles to Philippines
Air India cancels Dubai flights due to operational disruptions