Aadhar Card Blues
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First it was activists – now even government bodies are flagging security flaws with Aadhaar
There has been an increase in Aadhaar-based frauds – from fake Aadhaar cards being manufactured to identity and monetary theft.
Umang Poddar
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The Aadhaar scramble in Uttar Pradesh schools might keep some children out of the classroom
Students without Aadhaar will be struck off the rolls and deprived of benefits such as mid-day meals, free books and uniforms.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury
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Watch: The risks that people might be subject to after being forced to get an Aadhaar number
You can change your password if it’s leaked, but not your fingerprints if the data is compromised.
Scroll Staff
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Even someone whose data is collected and shared without their consent cannot invoke the criminal penalty as per the Aadhaar Act.
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Centre blames states for violating Supreme Court orders on Aadhar, but is just as guilty
Two recent government circulars recommend that Aadhar numbers should be made compulsory for NREGA workers to get their wages.
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