‘Can verify age on Aadhaar app under DPDP Act’, Pg15

Key Highlights:

• UIDAI launched a new Aadhaar app for age verification.
• The app functions under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
• It allows age verification without sharing extra personal data.
• The announcement was made by MeitY Secretary S Krishnan.

Detailed Insights:

• The Aadhaar app aims to balance digital privacy and verification needs.
• The DPDP Act mandates responsible handling of personal data online.
• This app reduces the risk of identity theft and data misuse.
• It promotes secure and efficient age verification processes.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Aadhaar: A 12-digit individual identification number issued by the UIDAI.
• DPDP Act: Law regulating the processing of digital personal data.
• UIDAI: Statutory authority responsible for Aadhaar enrollment and authentication.