Aadhaar Data is Completely Safe as UIDAI Denies Data Breach

Aadhaar body, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) moments ago confirmed that Aadhaar data is safe and denied the data breach which is making headlines since today morning. Earlier today, it was reported by The Tribune newspaper that they had bought access to one billion Aadhaar numbers at just Rs 500. Wait, What? At just Rs 500 is what you may ask, but according to the newspaper, they got access to a billion of Aadhaar numbers at such a small amount.

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“The Aadhaar data, including biometric information, is fully safe and secure,” UIDAI said in a statement it released today evening. At the same time, the authority rated the report of The Tribune as “a case of misreporting”.

“UIDAI assures that there has not been any Aadhaar data breach,” and also said that the data is secure with a “robust uncompromised security”.

The Tribune India newspaper, in its report, said that a group of people are giving access to Enrolment Agency Administrator at just Rs 500. After paying the amount, users will be given login details as an Enrolment Agency Administrator where they can get all the Aadhaar details.

UIDAI said, “it had given search facility for the purpose of grievance redressal to designated personnel and state government officials to help residents only by entering their 12-digit Aadhaar numbers.” Also, the authority cleared that grievance redressal search facility gives only limited access to the names and other details, and not biometric details.