Govt bans public sharing of Aadhaar details
The government has barred the agencies in possession of an individual's Aadhaar number from sharing the information publicly. Under the Aadhaar Act, the agencies will have to maintain the confidentiality of the 12-digit number. The agencies will also have to specify whether the submission of Aadhaar number is mandatory or voluntary. Any violation will be punishable​ under the Act.