Aadhaar data cannot be shared : CIC

Anupam Saraph Vs Asst. Director General & CPIO (Central Information Commission)

Aadhaar data contains Personal Identifiable Information (PII) including Biometric details of Indian residents which is highly sensitive in nature. Aadhaar data being a national asset, therefore sharing the requested information can affect the security interest of the UIDAI and may lead to incitement of an offence. Also, clause 7 of the Aadhaar(Data Security) Regulations, 2018 categorically prohibits sharing of the information related to CIDR,

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