The older ID gets automatically cancelled once a fresh one is generated. New security layer is like locking the stable after horses have bolted.Not designed to be a TOOL for big brother state to spy/ surveill &police people online& offline.Agencies that do not migrate to the new system to offer this additional option to their users by the stipulated deadline will face financial disincentives. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) January 11, 2018Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari termed it as a "classical case of dual uses of Technology".Aadhaar commenced to toggle bolts Manufacturers enable RESIDENTS of India to access basic services thru an identity.The Virtual ID, which would be a random 16-digit number, together with biometrics of the user would give any authorised agency like a mobile company, limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification. New security layer is like locking the stable after horses have bolted," Chidambaram said.The move came after reports revealed that anonymous sellers on Whatsapp were offering Aadhaar details of more than a billion Indians in exchange of a meagre sum of Rs 500. That is what it has become."The UIDAI is trying to rectify technical breach by its untested technology," a petitioner was quoted as saying by NDTV, adding that in the hearing next week, they will oppose it tooth and nail.Petitions are being filed in the Supreme Court against the system.

New Delhi: A day after the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) introduced a new concept of Virtual ID to tighten security of Aadhaar card holders, many have come to the forefront opposing the move. Not designed to be a TOOL for big brother state to spy/ surveill & police people online & offline.From June 1, 2018 it will be compulsory for all agencies that undertake authentication to accept the Virtual ID from their users.The Virtual ID will be a temporary and revocable 16 digit random number mapped to a persons Aadhaar number and the Aadhaar-issuing body will start accepting it from March 1, 2018. Classical Case of dual uses of Technology (sic)," he tweeted. https://t."Aadhaar commenced to enable RESIDENTS of India to access basic services thru an identity."Under compulsion, millions of persons have already shared Aadhaar number with many service providers.That is what it has become. Classical Case of dual uses of Technology.The petitioners are of the opinion that the new Virtual ID concept is "untested and unworkable".— P.co/urI6axJf7s— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) January 11, 2018The SC is hearing a bunch of petitions that wants the court to stop the government from forcing people to link their Aadhaar number to access public services and benefits.

In a bid to address privacy concerns, the UIDAI on Wednesday introduced a new concept of Virtual ID, which an Aadhaar-card holder can generate from its website and give for various purposes, including SIM verification, instead of sharing the actual 12-digit biometric ID.Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday took to Twitter to mock the Centres new security feature stating that the Government was trying to rectify its mistake after damage was already done.Officials said a user can generate as many Virtual IDs as he or she wants.Under compulsion, millions of persons have already shared Aadhaar number with many service providers..This will give the users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.UIDAI denied the report and assured that there has not been any Aadhaar data breach and that the data is fully safe and secure.The report claimed the existence of a software, available in the market for only Rs 300, which can print the Aadhaar card of any individual by entering their Aadhaar number