New Aadhaar App Simplifies Age Verification, Protects Personal Data

• The new Aadhaar app allows users to verify age without sharing full personal details, enhancing privacy.
• Launched by UIDAI, the app facilitates age verification under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
• Amendments to SWIK rules (Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules, 2020) enable private organizations to use Aadhaar securely.
• The app helps online platforms verify user ages, restricting access to age-inappropriate content or products.
• It also allows for mobile number and address updates, and users can add up to 5 family profiles for digital authentication.

Why It Matters: The new Aadhaar app streamlines age verification and identity services while prioritizing user data privacy.