UIDAI bans Aadhaar photocopies; QR scan for secure digital verification.

• UIDAI is implementing new rules to completely stop the use of Aadhaar photocopies, aiming to enhance data security.
• Verification will now be mandatory through secure digital methods, primarily QR code scanning, to prevent data leaks and identity theft.
• This change addresses risks associated with storing photocopies by hotels, banks, and event organizers, which violated the Aadhaar Act.
• Organizations must register with UIDAI and use QR code scanning or API access for verification, displaying encrypted data without sensitive details.
• A new Aadhaar app is in beta for app-to-app verification, and future Aadhaar cards may only feature a photo and QR code, supporting digital India and the DPDP Act.

Why It Matters: UIDAI's new rule stops Aadhaar photocopies, enhancing user data security via QR scans.