Your name, address, birthdate, and biometric information are all contained on your Aadhar card, which is an essential document. It is crucial to make sure that this information is not exploited. But since the Aadhar card is now needed for many things, keeping it safe might be a little difficult. The subject of how to safeguard Aadhar is brought up by a few fraud incidents involving it.
Increasing Aadhar Card Security: Biometric Lock
Locking the biometric information on your Aadhar card is one method of keeping it safe. Aadhar users now have access to the Biometric Lock-Unlock function thanks to UIDAI. This feature aims to improve the privacy of your biometric information, including your iris and fingerprints. No one can utilise your Aadhar biometric information for authentication after you lock your biometrics.
How to Lock Your Aadhar Biometric Data?
Use the procedures listed below to lock your Aadhar biometric information:
- Go To The Aadhar Official Website: Visit https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bio-lock, the official Aadhar website.
- Check the Box: When you first arrive on the page, you will notice a checkbox stating that unless you unlock it, your biometric information cannot be utilised for authentication. Press this box.
- Click on Lock/Unlock Biometrics: Next, select the “Lock/Unlock Biometrics” option via clicking on it. It will open a new page.
- Enter The Captcha Code And Your Aadhar Number: Enter your 12-digit Aadhar number and complete the captcha code on the new page. Next, choose “Send OTP.”
- Enter Otp: Your registered mobile number will be used to send you an OTP (One-Time Password). After entering the OTP, click “Submit.”
- Select Lock Or Unlock Option: You will be given the choice to either lock or unlock your biometric information following the submission of the OTP. You are free to choose the one that you like most.
