PLUGGING LEAKS* Users can go to the UIDAI website to generate their virtual ID, which will be valid for a defined period of time, or till the user decides to change it* They can give this virtual ID to service agencies along with the fingerprint at the time of authentication* Since the system-generated temporary, revocable 16-digit virtual ID will be mapped to an individual’s Aadhaar number itself at the back-end, it will do away with the need for the user to share Aadhaar number for authentication* It will also reduce collection of Aadhaar numbers by agencies* The UIDAI will be releasing necessary APIs (application programming interface) by March 1 and all agencies have been directed to make the necessary changes for the use of virtual ID, UID token, and limited KYC to start using the new system by June 1
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