UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar App for Biometric Locking and Unlocking Features The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new Aadhaar app that allows users to securely manage their biometric data by locking or unlocking fingerprint, iris, and facial recognition features. This update aims to enhance privacy and control over personal information, enabling Aadhaar holders to temporarily restrict access to their biometric data. According to UIDAI, over 19.1 million users have already utilized the biometric lock/unlock feature since its launch, highlighting its significance in safeguarding sensitive information. The biometric locking functionality enables Aadhaar number holders to prevent unauthorized use of their fingerprints, iris scans, or facial recognition for authentication purposes. Once locked, these biometric modalities cannot be used for Aadhaar verification, ensuring that no entity can perform biometric-based authentication for the affected account. UIDAI emphasized that this feature acts as a safety measure to block any attempts at unauthorized access, displaying a specific error code "330" when a locked biometric is attempted for authentication. Users can lock their biometrics through the new Aadhaar app by following a straightforward process. First, they must open the app, log in using their MPIN (Mobile Personal Identification Number), and navigate to the "Biometrics Unlocked" section. From there, selecting "Confirm Biometrics Lock" will activate the lock, rendering the biometric data inaccessible for future authentication. However, if a user loses their mobile device or the linked phone number, they may face challenges accessing their Aadhaar through the app until they complete the recovery process. Unlocking the biometric data is equally simple.#mpin #uidai #aadhaar_app #biometric_locking #aadhaar_holders
