<p>Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) unveiled on Friday, three new Aadhaar-enabled services which would help residents to authenticate their identity anytime and anywhere through a digital platform.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The three Aadhaar-enabled services are – e-KYC, OTP (one time pin) authentication and Iris authentication. The e-KYC service will enable individuals to authorise service providers to receive electronic copy of their proof of identity and address.<br /><br />The e-KYC service can be deployed by different agencies to verify a resident's identity and address. Only demographic information (Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph & Mobile Number) that is collected during Aadhaar enrolment will be shared, at the request of, and/or with the consent of the Aadhaar number holder. However, the information will be available only for a few seconds to the service provider to avoid any misuse.<br /><br />The OTP (one time pin) service enables Aadhaar-based authentication of all residents using their mobile telephone anytime, anywhere on a self-service mode without having to use biometric authentication device.<br /><br />The third service will enable residents to authenticate identity for availing Aadhaar-enabled services by providing a combination of Aadhaar number and Iris image.<br /><br />Under the OTP and iris authentication, the authority's digital platform would not share the demographic details and respond in ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to authenticate the identity of the resident. <br /><br />UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani also announced establishment of (around 300) permanent enrolment centres (Aadhaar Kendras). </p>
<p>Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) unveiled on Friday, three new Aadhaar-enabled services which would help residents to authenticate their identity anytime and anywhere through a digital platform.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The three Aadhaar-enabled services are – e-KYC, OTP (one time pin) authentication and Iris authentication. The e-KYC service will enable individuals to authorise service providers to receive electronic copy of their proof of identity and address.<br /><br />The e-KYC service can be deployed by different agencies to verify a resident's identity and address. Only demographic information (Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph & Mobile Number) that is collected during Aadhaar enrolment will be shared, at the request of, and/or with the consent of the Aadhaar number holder. However, the information will be available only for a few seconds to the service provider to avoid any misuse.<br /><br />The OTP (one time pin) service enables Aadhaar-based authentication of all residents using their mobile telephone anytime, anywhere on a self-service mode without having to use biometric authentication device.<br /><br />The third service will enable residents to authenticate identity for availing Aadhaar-enabled services by providing a combination of Aadhaar number and Iris image.<br /><br />Under the OTP and iris authentication, the authority's digital platform would not share the demographic details and respond in ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to authenticate the identity of the resident. <br /><br />UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani also announced establishment of (around 300) permanent enrolment centres (Aadhaar Kendras). </p>
