Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Government Assures No Aadhaar Data Breach
The government of India has said that there has been no breach of Aadhaar data from the UIDAI database.
Aadhaar is a big system that holds the personal information of about 134 crore people.
The government uses many layers of security to keep this information safe.
They use special codes to protect the data when it is being sent or stored.
The system is checked regularly to make sure it is secure.
The government has also received special certificates for its security measures.
They have an independent agency to make sure the rules are being followed.
The system is also watched by a special agency to keep it safe from cyber threats.
No breach of Aadhaar data from UIDAI database has occurred till date.
Aadhaar is the world's largest biometric identity system with 134 crore live holders.
UIDAI uses a multi-layered security framework with a defence-in-depth approach.
Advanced encryption technologies protect data during transmission and storage.
UIDAI's Information Security Management System is ISO 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certified.
- Who
- Government of India, UIDAI
- What
- Assurance of no Aadhaar data breach and multi-layered security measures
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure the safety and security of Aadhaar data
- Aadhaar Holders
- 134 crores
- Authentication Transactions
- 16,000 crore
- Security Framework
- Defence-in-depth approach
- Encryption
- Advanced encryption technologies
- Certifications
- ISO 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019
- Security Audits
- Regular cybersecurity audits, including SAST and DAST
- Protected System
- Declared by NCIIPC
Sources
No breach of Aadhaar card holders’ data has occurred so far: Govt
No Aadhaar Data Leak So Far, UIDAI Systems Remain Fully Secure: Government
Government Assures UIDAI Aadhaar Database Unbreached; Multi-Layered Tech Protecting 134 Crore Identities
Aadhaar Has Several Levels Of Protection, No Data Breach So Far: Centre
