New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is considering issuing Aadhaar cards having only the holder's photo and a QR code. The UIDAI is considering the initiative to prevent exploitation of personal data and discourage offline verification practices.

In an open online conference about a new Aadhaar app, UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said, "There is a thought process as to why there should be any detail on the card. It should be only a photo and a QR code." He added, "If we keep printing, then people will keep accepting what is printed. People who know how to misuse it will keep misusing it."

According to Kumar, the authority is planning to implement a rule in December that will enhance age verification processes and prohibit offline verification by hotels, event organi

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