'Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules' Notified [Read Rules]

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules, 2020, have been notified today.These Rules have been framed invoking powers conferred by Section 53 and 53 Aadhaar Rules, 2020, have been notified today. Section provides that an entity may be allowed to perform authentication, if the Authority is satisfied that the requesting entity is— compliant with such standards of privacy and security as may be specified by regulations; and permitted to offer authentication services under the provisions of any other law made by Parliament; or seeking authentication for such purpose, as the Central Government in consultation with the Authority, and in the interest of State, may prescribe. Requesting entity" means an agency or person that submits the Aadhaar number, and demographic information or biometric information, of an individual to the Central Identities Data Repository for authentication. As per these Rules notified today, the Central Government may allow Aadhaar authentication by requesting entities in the interest of good governance, preventing leakage of public funds, promoting ease of living of residents and enabling better access to services for them, for the following purposes: usage of digital platforms to ensure good governance; prevention of dissipation of social welfare benefits; and enablement of innovation and the spread of knowledge.