No more Aadhaar photocopies: UIDAI mandates digital verification for privacy.

• UIDAI will mandate registration and offline QR verification for Aadhaar, ending physical photocopies.
• Entities like hotels and event organizers must register with UIDAI for secure API access for verification.
• The move aims to curb paper-based Aadhaar verification, enhance privacy, and reduce misuse risk.
• A new Aadhaar app is being beta-tested for offline checks, enabling verification without a live database connection.
• The new system addresses downtime risks and aligns with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

Why It Matters: Your Aadhaar data gets safer with new digital verification rules.