In a bid to prevent misuse of Aadhaar data and reduce the offline verification process, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning to roll out an Aadhaar card that will only have the cardholder’s photo and a QR code.
According to reports, the proposal will be presented to the Aadhaar authorities on December 1. CEO Bhavnesh Kumar, at an online conference organized for a new Aadhaar-related app, said that a new rule is being considered for December.
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- Hotels, event organisers, etc. will not be able to verify identity cards offline.
- Improving the age verification process.
- Major changes in Aadhaar
- Ensuring the privacy of Aadhaar cards.
Aadhaar Photocopies NOW BANNED⁉️⚠️
Your #Aadhaar is a gateway to essential services, but you must protect it. Never share your OTP, always use Masked Aadhaar, and lock your biometrics for safety purpose.
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— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) December 11, 2025
As per UIDAI, hotels, events, and similar places are now BANNED from collecting photocopies of your Aadhaar card.
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— Sillycorns (@Sillycorns) December 9, 2025
It is a good practice to check your #AadhaarAuthentication history regularly to look out for any suspicious transactions during the recent past.
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— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) December 8, 2025
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UIDAI CEO said, “Why should there be any information on the card? It should only have a picture and a QR code. If we continue to give printed information, people will rely on it. Those who know how to misuse it will continue to do so.”
The Aadhaar Act prohibits the collection, use or storage of an individual’s Aadhaar number or biometric information for any offline verification.
Many organizations still continue to take photocopies of Aadhaar cards and store them.