UIDAI Shares Anonymized Aadhaar Data for Transparency & Research

New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has begun sharing non-personal, anonymised data from the Aadhaar dashboard on the open government data platform, data.gov.in, an official release said on Monday.

The move aims to promote transparency, research, and data-driven policy-making.

The datasets, released by Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Deputy Director General of UIDAI, include aggregated insights on Aadhaar enrolment, updates, and authentication patterns, categorised by geography, age-group and other relevant parameters, the release said, announcing that UIDAI has started sharing non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data in the interest of transparency and research.

"By making these non-personal and anonymised datasets accessible, UIDAI aims to support academic research, innovation in digital services, and collaborative developments," the release added.

According to the Aadhaar-issuing body, the initiative opens new avenues for evidence-based policy-making and technological innovation, furthering UIDAI's commitment to transparency, public good, and secure data governance.

"It also aligns with the broader government vision of fostering evidence-based policy making and maximising the value of open data for the public good," it said adding that the move is expected to spur digital inclusion and governance efficiency.