Masked Aadhaar Card: Masked Aadhaar is a feature that has been introduced by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to enhance privacy and restrict the exposure of Aadhaar information. In a masked Aadhaar, some digits of the Aadhaar number are hidden, while important demographic details such as name, photograph, and QR code remain visible. Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by UIDAI based on their biometric and demographic data.
A masked Aadhaar is a version of your Aadhaar card in which the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar number have been replaced with 'X'. This is done to protect your privacy and prevent misuse of your Aadhaar number.
Here are some of the benefits of using masked Aadhaar:
It protects your privacy.
This prevents misuse of your Aadhaar number.
It is accepted by most organizations.
If you need to share your Aadhaar number with someone, you can share a masked Aadhaar instead of your full Aadhaar number. This will help protect your privacy.
To get a masked Aadhaar, you can follow these steps:
Visit the official website of UIDAI at https://uidai.gov.in/.
Under the "My Aadhaar" section, click on "Download Aadhaar".
You will be redirected to the Aadhaar download page.
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number or 16-digit Virtual ID (VID), along with other required details such as your full name, pin code, and security code.
In the "Choose your preference" section, select the "Masked Aadhaar" option.
Select the option to receive OTP (One-Time Password) on your registered mobile number.
Enter the OTP received and complete the verification process.
After this, you will be able to download the masked Aadhaar in PDF format, which will be password protected.
It is important to keep your Masked Aadhaar Aadhaar document safe and not share it with unauthorized persons.
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