New Delhi. Aadhaar biometric data can be misused to conduct fraudulent financial transactions, gain access to mobile and internet connections and even commit identity theft. In such a situation, it is important for citizens to keep their biometric data safe. To prevent misuse of Aadhaar-enabled payment services (AEPS) or biometric information, citizens can lock their biometric data until they need it for authentication.
By locking Aadhaar biometrics, Aadhaar cardholders can keep their personal and biometric information secure. This includes fingerprint, iris scan and facial recognition data. Locking biometric data can prevent any unauthorized access or misuse of data to the bank accounts linked to that Aadhar card. It is important to note that once you lock your biometrics, you cannot use them for Aadhaar verification unless it is unlocked.
Also note that even after locking the biometric data through the UIDAI website, Aadhaar can be verified using the OTP sent to the registered mobile number of the citizen.
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Lock your Aadhaar biometric data like this:
- First of all go to UIDAI website/mAadhaar app. The web address of the official UIDAI website is myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
- You can access and lock your biometrics data through the UIDAI website or mAadhaar app.
- As soon as you visit the UIDAI website or download the app. Then you will have to log in to your Aadhaar account using your Aadhaar number and the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- Then after going to My Aadhaar section, you will get the option of Lock/Unlock Biometrics. Once you reach there, you will be asked to enter your Aadhaar number again and verify it with OTP.
- After this, if you want to lock it then click on Lock Biometrics and if you want to unlock it then click on Unlock Biometrics.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: July 21, 2024, 15:02 IST
