New Aadhaar App Simplifies Age Verification, Protects Personal Data
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News18•29-01-2026, 12:54
New Aadhaar App Simplifies Age Verification, Protects Personal Data
- •The new Aadhaar app allows users to verify age without sharing full personal details, enhancing privacy.
- •Launched by UIDAI, the app facilitates age verification under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
- •Amendments to SWIK rules (Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules, 2020) enable private organizations to use Aadhaar securely.
- •The app helps online platforms verify user ages, restricting access to age-inappropriate content or products.
- •It also allows for mobile number and address updates, and users can add up to 5 family profiles for digital authentication.
Why It Matters: The new Aadhaar app streamlines age verification and identity services while prioritizing user data privacy.
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