Aadhaar card update: Aadhaar to reportedly get privacy upgrade, with photo and secure QR code replacing personal details

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is rumoured to be exploring a redesign of the physical Aadhaar card in a bid to improve privacy and combat rising data misuse. Under the proposed changes, future Aadhaar cards could feature only the holder’s photograph and a secure, encrypted QR code on the front. All sensitive personal information, like name, address, date of birth, and the 12-digit Aadhaar number, is rumoured to be removed from the card entirely.