Don't want to disclose your Aadhaar number? No problem, here's how to use Virtual ID instead
The Aadhaar Virtual ID, which would be a random 16-digit number, together with biometrics of the user would give any authorised agency like a mobile company, limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification.
Mar 11, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
Treat virtual ID, UID token as Aadhaar number: UIDAI to agencies
The Aadhaar-issuing body, on July 1, rolled out the Virtual ID (VID) feature.
Jul 18, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Virtual ID now ready to replace Aadhaar number for identity verification
An Aadhaar-card holder can now generate a virtual ID UIDAI's website and produce it for authentication. At banks though, it may not work till August 31.
Jun 30, 2018, 22:59 PM IST
How to generate Aadhaar Virtual ID online –Step by step guide
Service providers and agencies like banks and telecom companies will fully deploy Virtual ID system and accept these IDs in lieu of Aadhaar number from July 1.
Jun 29, 2018, 15:29 PM IST
Aadhaar Virtual ID to be rolled out from July 1: Here is how it works
The Virtual ID (VID) feature is aimed at giving users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.
Jun 29, 2018, 14:19 PM IST
Virtual ID can be used as an alternative to Aadhaar while applying new SIM: DoT
The new notification will come into force on July 1, 2018.
Jun 13, 2018, 18:12 PM IST
UIDAI extends deadline to deploy Virtual ID system to July 1
The Virtual ID (VID) feature is aimed at giving users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.
May 31, 2018, 17:17 PM IST
UIDAI introduces Virtual ID for Aadhaar-card holders
In a bid to address privacy concerns, the UIDAI on Wednesday introduced a new concept of 'Virtual ID' which Aadhaar-card holder can generate from its website and give for various purposes, including SIM verification, instead of sharing the actual 12-digit biometric ID.
Jan 10, 2018, 18:14 PM IST
UIDAI introduces Virtual ID for Aadhaar-card holders: All you should know
The Virtual ID will be a temporary and revocable 16 digit random number mapped to a person's Aadhaar number
Jan 10, 2018, 16:38 PM IST
