Overview
- The authority says it will soon notify a rule mandating registration of entities such as hotels and event organisers that perform offline Aadhaar verification to curb photocopying of cards.
- Registered entities will receive API access enabling QR code and app‑to‑app verification, replacing paper processes that contravene the Aadhaar Act.
- UIDAI is beta‑testing a new Aadhaar app designed to complete verifications without contacting the central database for every check, easing disruptions from intermediate server downtime.
- Use cases cited include airports and retail shops that need age checks, with the goal of privacy‑preserving offline verification.
- The app will let users update address proof documents and add family members who lack phones, and UIDAI says the approach aligns with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act expected to be fully operational in about 18 months.