aadhar card offline verification
Nowadays, proving identity has become a part of everyday life. Sometimes for hotel check-in, sometimes for entry in a concert, sometimes for gate pass in office or society, sharing ID is now common. But due to this reason, cases of identity theft and fraud are increasing.
In such a situation, UIDAI has introduced a smart and secure solution, Aadhaar offline verification. This method not only protects the identity but also eliminates the need for insecure methods like photocopying and screenshots.
What is Aadhaar Offline Verification?
Offline verification is a method in which the user does not need to share his complete Aadhaar number or sensitive information. Instead they can show a digitally signed file or a secure QR code. This QR code or file contains only the basic information that is necessary to prove identity. This data is certified by UIDAI, so it cannot be tampered with. The best thing is that there is no biometric or live database check in it, so your entire Aadhaar information remains under your control.
Where will this system be useful?
This system is now becoming increasingly popular in places where identification is required frequently, such as hotels and guesthouses, concerts and large public events, residential societies or office entries, retail stores and service centres.
Earlier people used to prove their identity by giving a photocopy of Aadhaar, but such copies were often used elsewhere without permission. Now instead, users share an expiring digital file or QR code, which is secure and cannot be reused.
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This method will reduce the risk of fraud
Offline verification eliminates this threat to a great extent as complete information does not have to be shared, the data cannot be reused in financial services, the QR code becomes useless once used and any unauthorized data storage is not possible. This means that fraudsters have nothing left to steal from your identity.
A big step towards privacy
Aadhaar offline verification proves that proving identity can be both secure and easy. With this, users themselves decide which information to share and which not. This system eliminates the hassle of giving photocopies, data remains secure and the verification process becomes faster than before.