How To Protect Aadhaar: Now your bank account and PAN number are also linked to Aadhaar card. In such a situation, cases of misuse of Aadhaar card have also started coming to the fore. Let us know how you can keep your Aadhaar card locked when not needed, so that your personal data does not fall into the hands of fraudsters.
Your Aadhaar is your unique ID
In today’s time, Aadhaar card has become the most important document along with your ID proof. Unique Identification Authority of India i.e. UIDAI issues 12 digit Aadhaar card. The 12 digit card contains all your biometric data, name, address, date of birth etc. Government facilities can also be availed with this card.
It is important to protect personal data from fraud
Now your bank account and PAN number are also linked to Aadhaar card. In such a situation, cases of misuse of Aadhaar card have also started coming to the fore. Let us know how you can keep your Aadhaar card locked when not needed, so that your personal data does not fall into the hands of fraudsters.
How to keep Aadhaar card safe?
To avoid misuse of Aadhaar card, you can lock it. UIDAI gives you the facility to lock and unlock the Aadhaar number. With this you can hide the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar. When Aadhaar is not needed, keep it locked, so that no one can misuse it.
What is the method to lock?
Go to UIDAI’s official website uidai.gov.in. Go to the option of My Aadhaar and click on Lock/Unlock. Enter VID number, full name, PIN code and captcha. Then you will get OTP on your registered mobile number. Your Aadhaar will be locked as soon as you submit the OTP.
You can also lock your Aadhaar through SMS
You can also lock Aadhaar by sending a message from your mobile number. For this, send an SMS by typing GETOTP to 1947 from your registered number. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number. Send the OTP as ‘LOCKUID Aadhaar number’ again to 1947. Your Aadhaar will be locked in a few seconds.
Can a locked Aadhaar be used?
Once Aadhaar is locked, you will not be able to use it. To use it, you will first have to unlock it. For this, you will have to go to the My Aadhaar option and click on the unlock option.
Where to complain if someone misuses Aadhaar?
If someone is misusing your Aadhaar card, you can complain about it by calling the toll free number 1947. You can also register your complaint by emailing help@uidai.gov.in. Complaint can also be made by visiting uidai.gov.in/file-complaint.
