ಟ್ವಿಟರ್ ಚಾಲೆಂಜ್‍ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಧಾರ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಬಹಿರಂಗಪಡಿಸಬೇಡಿ: ಯುಐಡಿಎಐ 

#PressStatement
People are advised to refrain from publicly putting their Aadhaar numbers on internet and social media and posing challenges to others. 1/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

This advisory has come with reference to some news items appearing on social media reporting few people publicly posting their Aadhaar numbers on internet and social media and posing challenges to others. 2/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

Such activities are uncalled for and should be refrained as these are not in accordance with the law. Aadhaar is a unique identity which can be authenticated to prove one’s identity for various services, benefits and subsidies. 3/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

In our regular media campaigns, we have been consistently making people aware not to display or publish or share their Aadhaar number in public domain.
We emphasise that people should not display or publish their Aadhaar number in public. 4/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

Aadhaar number is personally sensitive information like bank account number, passport number, PAN number, etc., which should be strictly shared only on a need basis for a legitimate use for establishing identity and for legitimate transactions. 5/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

Also, as per the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and Justice Srikrishna’s proposed Data Protection Bill, personally sensitive information should not be published or shared publicly. 6/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

Indiscriminate and unwanted publication of any personally sensitive information whether Aadhaar or any other, may render the concerned person vulnerable and, therefore, should be avoided. 7/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

Also, it is advised that doing Aadhaar authentication through somebody else’s Aadhaar number or using someone else’s Aadhaar number for any purpose may amount to impersonation and thereby a criminal offence under the Aadhaar Act and Indian Penal Code. 8/n

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

Any person indulging in such acts or abetting or inciting others to do so makes themselves liable for prosecution and penal action under the law. Therefore people should refrain from such acts. 9/9

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) July 31, 2018

Hi friends! Back from my village. Quick update: Forget about withdrawing money from my A/c, these "Hackers" couldn't even deposit the Re 1! Looks like @TOIIndiaNews, @ZeeNews @Outlookindia @TimesNow need to change their headline! BTW well designed app @NPCI_BHIM @UPI_NPCI. pic.twitter.com/CqU3MScpMv

— RS Sharma (@rssharma3) July 30, 2018

Some more attempts to deposit money. Note: This was done using my Aadhaar number, not my "leaked" Bank Accounts! Sorry I am not open for bribes. Friends please look up the word "ethical", because this is not it. pic.twitter.com/z47Vy2dvFF

— RS Sharma (@rssharma3) July 30, 2018

Friends. Let's reconvene tomorrow. Small request, the failed Aadhaar Authentication requests (OTP's) are really draining my battery. I'm always ready for constructive discussions. If you have any suggestions please share.

— RS Sharma (@rssharma3) July 30, 2018