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Aadhaar hearing: UIDAI’s presentation discusses Aadhaar enrolment, updation and authentication processes in detail

Discussing the set up of the Aadhaar system, he stated that 9000 crores had been invested by the government in setting up and operationalizing the UIDAI On Day 21 of the Aadhaar hearings, the Bench allowed the CEO of the UIDAI, Dr Ajay Bhushan Pandey to present his PowerPoint presentation on Aadhaar security. On being questioned by the Bench, he stated that both Aadhaar enrolment and authentication were completely free of charge, with the aim being to achieve the sustainable development goal via a unique identity by 2030. Foreign companies owning Aadhaar software don’t have access to data Next, the Bench raised the issue of the Aadhaar software being designed outside India. Read our past coverage of the on-going Aadhaar Supreme court hearing: Will State give citizens rights only if they agree to be tracked forever, asks lawyer Shyam Divan Coalition for Aadhaar: A collective of private companies wants to ensure that Aadhaar ID and related services continue to be offered Petitioners argue on centralisation of data and challenge Aadhaar’s claims on savings Petitioners seek compensation for starvation deaths and extension of March 31st deadline The author is a lawyer and author specialising in technology laws.

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