In 2009, I became extremely concerned with the concept of Unique Identity for various reasons. Connected with many like minded highly educated people who were all concerned.
On 18th May 2010, I started this Blog to capture anything and everything I came across on the topic. This blog with its million hits is a testament to my concerns about loss of privacy and fear of the ID being misused and possible Criminal activities it could lead to.
In 2017 the Supreme Court of India gave its verdict after one of the longest hearings on any issue. I did my bit and appealed to the Supreme Court Judges too through an On Line Petition.
In 2019 the Aadhaar Legislation has been revised and passed by the two houses of the Parliament of India making it Legal. I am no Legal Eagle so my Opinion carries no weight except with people opposed to the very concept.
In 2019, this Blog now just captures on a Daily Basis list of Articles Published on anything to do with Aadhaar as obtained from Daily Google Searches and nothing more. Cannot burn the midnight candle any longer.
"In Matters of Conscience, the Law of Majority has no place"- Mahatma Gandhi
Ram Krishnaswamy
Sydney, Australia.

Aadhaar

The UIDAI has taken two successive governments in India and the entire world for a ride. It identifies nothing. It is not unique. The entire UID data has never been verified and audited. The UID cannot be used for governance, financial databases or anything. It’s use is the biggest threat to national security since independence. – Anupam Saraph 2018

When I opposed Aadhaar in 2010 , I was called a BJP stooge. In 2016 I am still opposing Aadhaar for the same reasons and I am told I am a Congress die hard. No one wants to see why I oppose Aadhaar as it is too difficult. Plus Aadhaar is FREE so why not get one ? Ram Krishnaswamy

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.-Mahatma Gandhi

In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place.Mahatma Gandhi

“The invasion of privacy is of no consequence because privacy is not a fundamental right and has no meaning under Article 21. The right to privacy is not a guaranteed under the constitution, because privacy is not a fundamental right.” Article 21 of the Indian constitution refers to the right to life and liberty -Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi

“There is merit in the complaints. You are unwittingly allowing snooping, harassment and commercial exploitation. The information about an individual obtained by the UIDAI while issuing an Aadhaar card shall not be used for any other purpose, save as above, except as may be directed by a court for the purpose of criminal investigation.”-A three judge bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar said in an interim order.

Legal scholar Usha Ramanathan describes UID as an inverse of sunshine laws like the Right to Information. While the RTI makes the state transparent to the citizen, the UID does the inverse: it makes the citizen transparent to the state, she says.

Good idea gone bad
I have written earlier that UID/Aadhaar was a poorly designed, unreliable and expensive solution to the really good idea of providing national identification for over a billion Indians. My petition contends that UID in its current form violates the right to privacy of a citizen, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. This is because sensitive biometric and demographic information of citizens are with enrolment agencies, registrars and sub-registrars who have no legal liability for any misuse of this data. This petition has opened up the larger discussion on privacy rights for Indians. The current Article 21 interpretation by the Supreme Court was done decades ago, before the advent of internet and today’s technology and all the new privacy challenges that have arisen as a consequence.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MP Rajya Sabha

“What is Aadhaar? There is enormous confusion. That Aadhaar will identify people who are entitled for subsidy. No. Aadhaar doesn’t determine who is eligible and who isn’t,” Jairam Ramesh

But Aadhaar has been mythologised during the previous government by its creators into some technology super force that will transform governance in a miraculous manner. I even read an article recently that compared Aadhaar to some revolution and quoted a 1930s historian, Will Durant.Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rajya Sabha MP

“I know you will say that it is not mandatory. But, it is compulsorily mandatorily voluntary,” Jairam Ramesh, Rajya Saba April 2017.

August 24, 2017: The nine-judge Constitution Bench rules that right to privacy is “intrinsic to life and liberty”and is inherently protected under the various fundamental freedoms enshrined under Part III of the Indian Constitution

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the World; indeed it's the only thing that ever has"

“Arguing that you don’t care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” -Edward Snowden

In the Supreme Court, Meenakshi Arora, one of the senior counsel in the case, compared it to living under a general, perpetual, nation-wide criminal warrant.

Had never thought of it that way, but living in the Aadhaar universe is like living in a prison. All of us are treated like criminals with barely any rights or recourse and gatekeepers have absolute power on you and your life.

Announcing the launch of the # BreakAadhaarChainscampaign, culminating with events in multiple cities on 12th Jan. This is the last opportunity to make your voice heard before the Supreme Court hearings start on 17th Jan 2018. In collaboration with @no2uidand@rozi_roti.

UIDAI's security seems to be founded on four time tested pillars of security idiocy

1) Denial

2) Issue fiats and point finger

3) Shoot messenger

4) Bury head in sand.

God Save India

Sunday, August 9, 2020

14547 - 9TH AUGUST 2020 - AADHAAR DAILY UPDATES,


Aadhaar,
Daily update ⋅ 9 August 2020

CDSL gets UIDAI nod for e-KYC Aadhaar authentication
Economic Times
Once market intermediaries register as KUA, they can open accounts using Aadhaar-based e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer). The clearance has ...

Many features are found on 'My Aadhaar' section of the UIDAI website; see the complete list
Kalinga TV
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number that can be obtained voluntarily by the Indian residents or passport holders of India, based on their ...

Path to Universal Social Security
Economic Times
By means of Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts and payment systems, soon to be supplemented with Aadhaarlinked health records, it is ...

Carry key documents as soft copy: All Chandigarh wings to use DigiLocker
Times of India
It will give them access to key documents such as Aadhaar card, driver's license, PAN, EPF UAN Card, the papers of central and state ministries, and ...

PM Modi to launch financing facility worth Rs 1 lakh crore under Agricultural Infrastructure Fund ...
DNA India
... being directly transferred into the Aadhaar authenticated beneficiaries` bank account to prevent leakage and increase convenience for farmers.

4 Ways to Check EPF Balance
Goodreturns
In order to check the account balance in your EPF account, you need to link your UAN number to your Aadhaar, PAN Card or the bank account.

CBCID seeks custody of three arrested in Lankan gangster's death
THE WEEK
their alleged role in getting Lokka a Aadhaar card in the name of Pradeep Singh by forging the documents. Lokka died of cardiac arrest on July 3 and ...

Data of 21K Indian students on sale on dark web
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Sensitive data of over 21,000+ students, including their Aadhar cards, university IDs, photo and full signature, was put on sale on dark ...

Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Gujarat
Kalinga TV
Many features are found on 'My Aadhaar' section of the UIDAI website; see the complete list. Next News. 21 dead as heavy rains continue to lash ...

Guntur: Admissions begin in municipal schools
The Hans India
As soon as parents sent details of student, Aadhaar card and requisition letter for admission in the schools through WhatsApp, the HMs are admitting ...

Gang of women who duped bachelors busted in Madhya Pradesh
Times of India
DSP Aditi Bhawsar said that the accused used forged Aadhaar cards and signed legal agreements with the bachelor victims to gain their trust and ...

Paytm Money stock broking: features, charges, account opening process
Livemint
You will need a few documents like your PAN , Aadhaar for the KYC process. Your account will become investment ready in 24 hours. Charges for ...

SMAM Scheme: Get 50 to 80% Subsidy on Agricultural Implements, Direct Link to Apply Inside
Krishi Jagran
Important Documents Required for SMAM Scheme. Aadhaar Card. Passport size photo of the farmer. Right of land (ROR) to record while adding land ...

Want to avail gold loan? Know interest rates offered by top banks, NBFCs and other details
ET Now
To avail a gold loan, documents normally required include your proof of identity such as PAN, Aadhaar etc. and proof of address like Aadhaar, ...

Banker, 2 others cheat Chennai Port Trust of Rs 45 crore, CBI books case
Times of India
He submitted a letter issued on his letter head, a copy of board resolution, certificate of provisional registration, copies of his ID, Aadhaar and PAN ...
Around 150 Covid patients untraceable in Prakasam
The Hans India
... officer K Padmavathi details like phone numbers and addresses in the Aadhaar cards given by them during giving samples were not genuine.
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