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You Shouldn't Share Your Aadhaar Without Masking It First — Here's Why
Most Indians hand over unmasked Aadhaar copies to landlords, hospitals, and hotels without a second thought. UIDAI says you don't have to — and here's what's actually at risk.
Read article → For Financial InstitutionsAadhaar Masking for NBFCs, Banks and Fintech: The Compliance Requirement Most Are Getting Wrong
UIDAI requires that Aadhaar copies stored by financial institutions must be masked before storage. Most NBFCs and banks aren't compliant. Here's what the requirement actually says and how to fix it.
Read article → For Insurance CompaniesHow Indian Insurance Companies Should Handle Customer Aadhaar Documents — A Compliance Guide
Insurers collect Aadhaar at every stage — policy issuance, claims, group KYC. IRDAI and UIDAI are clear on what must happen next. Most insurers aren't there yet.
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