Q. With reference to the DigiLocker platform, consider the following statements:
1.It is a digital platform developed by the government to facilitate the paperless storage and access of essential documents for Indian citizens.
2.As per the Information Technology Rules 2016, documents issued through DigiLocker do not hold the same legal status as their original physical document.
3.DigiLocker is part of Digital India’s vision to ensure that citizens have a secure document access platform in the cloud.
4.The DigiLocker is mandatory for passport processing.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. DigiLocker is a digital platform developed by the Indian government aimed at facilitating the paperless storage and access of essential documents, supporting the government’s initiative towards a paper-free environment. DigiLocker is a flagship initiative under the Digital India programme, which aims to provide citizens with a secure document access platform on a public cloud.
Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect. According to the Information Technology (Preservation and Retention of Information by Intermediaries providing Digital Locker facilities) Rules, 2016, documents issued through DigiLocker are deemed to be at par with original physical documents. Although DigiLocker can be used to store and access identity documents like Aadhaar cards, driving licenses, and educational certificates, it is not mandatory to have a DigiLocker account for passport processing.
Source: The Hindu
