UIDAI bans Aadhaar photocopies, mandates QR-based digital verification

• Aadhaar photocopies will soon be banned by UIDAI.
• Verification will shift to QR-based digital methods for enhanced security.
• The move aims to mitigate privacy risks associated with physical copies.
• New system uses QR codes for encrypted basic info; an app for offline verification is also being developed.
• Service providers must register with UIDAI to access new verification tools.

Why It Matters: Banning Aadhaar photocopies improves your data security and privacy.