UIDAI Brings ‘Selective Share’ Feature on New Aadhaar App: A Complete Guide to the Paperless Identity-Sharing Upgrade
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out a major update to the Aadhaar mobile application, introducing the ‘Selective Share’ option — a tool designed to make digital identity sharing simpler, safer and entirely paperless.
In an era where digital privacy and data protection are top priorities, this move is aimed at giving Aadhaar holders more control over their personal information, ensuring that only essential details are shared with service providers.
Here’s a detailed look at what the feature offers, how it works, and why it matters.
What Is the ‘Selective Share’ Feature?
The Selective Share feature allows users to share specific Aadhaar details instead of their complete profile. For example, if a service requires only your name and date of birth, you can share just that — without exposing your address, phone number, or additional demographic information.
This means:
Better control over data privacy
Lower risk of misuse
Faster digital verification
No physical photocopies or scanned Aadhaar files
Why UIDAI Introduced This Feature
Digital onboarding for services like banking, telecom, education, government benefits and financial platforms often requires Aadhaar-based verification. However, sharing your full Aadhaar details can expose you to unnecessary risks.
The new feature aligns with:
India’s push for secure digital public infrastructure
Rising concerns about data safety
The need for a user-controlled consent-based system
A paperless and more efficient verification ecosystem
UIDAI’s focus is to ensure citizens have complete authority over what information they choose to share.
How ‘Selective Share’ Works in the New Aadhaar App
Update / download the new Aadhaar app from the store
Log in using your mobile number and OTP
Open the Selective Share option
Choose the fields you want to share
Generate a secure, shareable digital file or QR
Send it to the requesting authority
The data is digitally signed and verified via UIDAI’s secure backend, ensuring authenticity.
Key Benefits of Selective Share
1. Protects Privacy
Share only what is necessary, reducing exposure of sensitive details.
2. Completely Paperless
No need to download, print, scan or photocopy Aadhaar.
3. Faster Verification
Service providers receive digitally signed information ready for instant verification.
4. Secure Digital Interactions
Uses UIDAI’s encrypted channels and consent-based sharing.
5. User Empowerment
You choose what to share. No more all-or-nothing identity submission.
Where You Can Use It
The Selective Share feature can be used across:
Banks and NBFCs
SIM activation and telecom services
Government schemes
Educational institutions
Travel and hospitality verifications
Fintech apps (KYC processes)
Any platform that accepts digitally signed Aadhaar data can integrate this feature for seamless onboarding.
Vizzve Finance Insight
For fintech and lending platforms like Vizzve Finance, UIDAI’s Selective Share feature is a strategic boost. Paperless verification means:
Faster onboarding
Lower operational costs
Improved fraud detection
Higher customer trust
It enhances the overall digital KYC workflow, making loan and financial services smoother and more secure for users.
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FAQ Section
1. What is the new ‘Selective Share’ feature in the Aadhaar app?
It allows users to share only selected identity details instead of their entire Aadhaar information.
2. Is paperless identity sharing secure?
Yes. UIDAI digitally signs and encrypts the shared data for safe verification.
3. Does the feature work offline?
Selective share requires the app and internet to generate the digitally signed file, but verification can be done offline using QR in some cases.
4. Can I undo shared details?
Once shared, the receiver can verify them, but you control what is shared every time you generate a file or QR.
5. Is this feature free to use?
Yes, it is completely free for all Aadhaar holders.
Published on : 24th November
Published by : Selvi
Credit:Express Web Desk
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