Locked Biometrics confirms that Aadhaar holder will not be able to use Biometrics (fingerprints/iris/Face) for authentication, it is a safety feature to stop any kind of biometric authentication.
It also ensures that any entity by any means cannot perform biometric based Aadhaar authentication for that Aadhaar holder..
Resident may also use Aadhaar lock or unlock service through mAadhaar app.
For Locking UID, Resident should have 16 digit VID number and it's a pre-requisite for locking.
If resident don't have VID can generate via SMS Service or UIDAI website (www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in)..
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows users to lock their Aadhaar biometrics, which can protect you from such scams.
To begin, keep your Aadhaar name and your registered mobile number ready.
First, go to the Aadhaar website here.
Click on “Login” on the right side of the website.
Now, enter your 16-digit Aadhaar number.
More specifically, your biometric data by other parties by locking and unlocking 12-digit Aadhaar number online.
You can carry out locking and unlocking of your Aadhaar biometrics by downloading mAadhaar App in your mobile which is registered with UIDAI.
You can do the same by going to the website:
Fingerprints and Iris image are biometric data along with demographic information like name, date of birth and address relate to your Aadhaar number.
The combination of biometric and demographic information makes Aadhaar a unique identification instrument.
What is Aadhaar Lock and Unlock? .
This will help the cardholders to secure their information effectively and use the Aadhaar Card locking and unlocking facility.
The facility allows the users to lock the Aadhaar card when not in use and simply unlock it when it has to be used for any service.
This will help the card remain secure and more protected than ever.
