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Biometrics

  • What happens to privacy when companies have your Aadhaar number?

    What happens to privacy when companies have your Aadhaar number?

    M Rajshekhar
    · Dec 23, 2016 · 10:30 am
  • Chhattisgarh's way of dealing with Aadhaar: When fingerprints fail, take photos

    Chhattisgarh's way of dealing with Aadhaar: When fingerprints fail, take photos

    Anumeha Yadav
    · Dec 21, 2016 · 09:00 am
  • Can biometrics stop the theft of food rations? No, shows Gujarat

    Can biometrics stop the theft of food rations? No, shows Gujarat

    Anumeha Yadav
    · Dec 17, 2016 · 09:00 am
  • Gujarat matches the fingerprints of the poor before giving them food. Does the system work?

    Gujarat matches the fingerprints of the poor before giving them food. Does the system work?

    Anumeha Yadav
    · Dec 16, 2016 · 09:00 am
  • After years of using Aadhaar in schemes, the government seeks the informed consent of beneficiaries

    After years of using Aadhaar in schemes, the government seeks the informed consent of beneficiaries

    Anumeha Yadav
    · Jul 23, 2016 · 12:30 pm
  • Aadhaar debate: Privacy is not an elitist concern – it's the only way to secure equality

    Aadhaar debate: Privacy is not an elitist concern – it's the only way to secure equality

    Malavika Jayaram
    · Aug 15, 2015 · 11:30 am
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