Question : Right to Complain regarding Misuse of Data

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
be pleased to state:

(a) whether Aadhaar Card holders have the right to complain in case of leakage of Aadhaar information;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the authority responsible for redressal of such complaints;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) the rationale behind delegation of exclusive power to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to make complaints in this regard; and

(e) the reaction of the Government thereto?

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): Any resident has the right to complain to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in case of leakage of his Aadhaar information. UIDAI endeavors to address all apprehensions of the resident by conducting appropriate internal inquiries and it takes immediate and appropriate measures under Section 47 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.

(c): Does not arise.

(d) and (e): To ensure safeguards of the security and confidentiality of information and compliance of restrictions on sharing information, as per the Aadhaar Act 2016 and regulations framed thereunder.


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