Archive · 24 Jul 2025
UIDAI Upgrades Aadhaar Cards with Secure QR Codes for Enhanced Security
Aadhaar cards now have a new secure QR code to help prevent fraud.
This code, which can be scanned by a phone app, has your photo and other details.
This is a big step up from the old codes, which only had basic info.
To verify your Aadhaar, you simply scan the QR code with an approved app like mAadhaar.
It helps make sure your information is safe when used for identification, because it is more secure and prevents errors by removing the need to enter Aadhaar numbers manually.
It is particularly useful for businesses and services to verify users.
UIDAI updated Aadhaar cards with a secure QR code for enhanced security.
The new QR code includes demographic data and the cardholder's photo.
This new QR code is digitally signed by UIDAI to ensure it is tamper proof.
Verifying an Aadhaar card using the QR code is simple and can be done offline.
Scanning the QR code eliminates manual data entry, reducing the risk of errors and fraud.
- Who
- UIDAI, cardholders, and service providers
- What
- UIDAI updated Aadhaar cards with a secure QR code for improved security.
- When
- Information is not explicitly provided in the articles.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance security and reduce fraud in digital identity verification.
- Key Feature
- Digitally signed secure QR code
- Data included in QR code
- Photo, name, address, gender, date of birth
- Verification Method
- Scanning with approved apps like mAadhaar or Aadhaar QR Scanner
- Benefit
- Reduced risk of errors and fraud
- Purpose
- Offline identity verification