Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Lock/Unlock Biometrics

Lock/Unlock Biometrics


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

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 are locked:
Locked Biometrics ensure 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.

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.