Private companies can use Aadhaar-based offline verification of customers as the Supreme Court (SC) judgment has not forbidden that, tweeted Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ajay Bhushan on Thursday morning.
The SC on September 26 had ruled that private companies cannot continue to offer online electronic-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) verification as the only option to get clients on board. In a series of tweets, Bhushan tried to explain the UIDAI’s stance on the matter.
He said these companies can continue with offline KYC- and quick response (QR) code-based verification.
Earlier this year, the UIDAI updated its QR code framework, allowing a person’s photograph and other details to be made available in a signed QR code through e-Aadhaar.
Since the judgment that struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, Bhushan has said numerous times the UIDAI was studying it. “We are seeking legal advice on whether or not a person can voluntarily use Aadhaar for opening a bank account or getting a SIM card,” he had said, adding that appropriate directions would be issued.
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