Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025:
1.It restricts the Aadhaar authentication to government entities and select sectors like banking and telecom.
2.Aadhaar authentication remains voluntary for individuals, ensuring compliance with the Supreme Court’s privacy directives.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025 expands the scope of Aadhaar authentication beyond government entities and select sectors. The new rules allow private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for service delivery, provided they follow a specific approval process. This is a significant change from the previous restrictions.
Statement 2 is correct. The amendment maintains the voluntary nature of Aadhaar authentication for individuals. This aspect aligns with the Supreme Court’s directives on privacy and ensures that individuals have the choice to use Aadhaar for authentication or not.
Source: The Hindu
