resident.uidai.gov.in Lock/Unlock Biometrics : Unique Identification Authority of India

Organisation : Unique Identification Authority of India
Service Name : Lock/Unlock Biometrics
Applicable For : Aadhaar Holders
Applicable States/ UTs : All Over India
Website : https://uidai.gov.in/en/
Check Here : https://uidai.gov.in/my-aadhaar/avail-aadhaar-services.html

Lock/Unlock Biometrics :

This system will enable Resident to lock and temporarily unlock their biometrics. This is to protect privacy and confidentiality of Resident’s Biometrics Data.

Related : eAadhaar UIDAI Validate Aadhaar Card Digital Signature Online : www.statusin.in/3353.html

Caution Note :
Caution Note Users of this System are cautioned to use this facility with care to prevent denial of Authentication services.

Biometrics :
Fingerprint and iris data used for authentication.
Enable/Disable Biometric Lock :
Aadhaar Biometric Locking System enables residents to lock & temporarily unlock their biometrics.

What happens when Biometrics is locked :
Locked Biometrics ensures the Aadhaar holder will not be able to use their Biometrics (fingerprints/iris) for authentications thus preventing potential misuse.

How to Unlock (locked)Biometrics :
Once resident enables Biometric Locking system their biometric remains locked till the Aadhaar Holder chose to :
** Unlock it (which is temporary )or
** Disable the Locking system

Note :
Registered Mobile Number is essential to avail this service. In case your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar visit the nearest Enrolment Centre/Mobile Update End Point.

FAQs :
What is Aadhaar?
Aadhaar, which means “foundation” in many Indian languages, is the term for the unique identity number issued by the UIDAI.

No resident can have a duplicate number since it is linked to their individual biometrics; thereby identifying fake and ghost identities which result in leakages today.

Savings from eliminating duplicates and fakes through Aadhaar-based identification will further enable governments to expand benefits to other eligible residents.

Will getting Aadhaar be compulsory?
Any person can choose to apply for Aadhaar. Similarly, agencies providing benefits and services may choose to use Aadhaar in their systems and may require that their beneficiaries or customers provide their Aadhaar for these services.

How can a person’s Date of Birth be validated?
As per the DDSVP Committee report, a flag is maintained in Aadhaar database to indicate if Date of Birth (DoB) is verified, declared, or approximate.

In case exact DoB is not known, the resident is asked to indicate the age only. Enrolment software has the provision to capture age & calculate the year of birth.

Can the Registrar add / remove Introducers at a later stage?
Yes, Registrars can add / remove / modify Introducers at a later stage. The area of operations of an Introducer can also be modified at a later stage. UIDAI encourages Registrars to review performance of Introducers on an on-going basis and make changes to the list as required.

Will my PAN become non-functional if I do not link it to Aadhaar?
UIDAI only issues Aadhaar and provides means to authenticate the same. For any product or scheme related queries, we request you to please get in touch with respective product/scheme owner. For PAN related queries, you are requested to please contact with Income Tax department.