Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Aadhaar Data Breach Allegations Spark Debate
Sabeer Bhatia, a tech entrepreneur, said there might be a big Aadhaar data breach.
People talked about it on the internet, some believing him, others not.
Bhatia had criticized Aadhaar before.
The Aadhaar office says there's no truth to this.
Sabeer Bhatia, co-founder of Hotmail, alleged a massive Aadhaar data breach
He claimed 815 million people's data is reportedly on sale for $80,000
Bhatia's post sparked mixed reactions and criticism on social media
He previously criticized Aadhaar's cost and design in a podcast appearance
Aadhaar authority denies the breach, calling it 'baseless and false'
- Who
- Sabeer Bhatia, Aadhaar authority
- What
- Alleged Aadhaar data breach
- When
- November 19, 2025
- Where
- Social media platforms
- Why
- To highlight potential risks in Aadhaar's design and data security
Supporters of Bhatia's claim
Skeptics and critics
Breach possibility
Supporters of Bhatia's claim
Bhatia's claim could be true, highlighting Aadhaar's risks
Skeptics and critics
Bhatia lacks solid proof; claim could be baseless
Aadhaar's cost and design
Supporters of Bhatia's claim
Bhatia's earlier criticism has merit; Aadhaar is unnecessarily expensive
Skeptics and critics
Aadhaar's benefits outweigh its costs; Bhatia's alternative suggestions are unproven
- Total Aadhaar holders
- 1.32 billion
- Reported stolen data
- 815 million
- Bhatia's previous criticism
- Aadhaar's cost and biometric reliance