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UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Implications and Challenges
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Presentation AgendaPresentation AgendaUID – What, Why & HowFeaturesGeneral ChallengesGeneral implications and
implications on cyber worldUID and IT Act 2000ConcernsConclusion
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WHAT it means ?WHAT it means ?
PURPOSEA unique identification number
(UID) to all Indian residents that is◦ robust enough to eliminate
duplicate and fake identities◦can be verified and authenticated in
an easy, cost effective way
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WHY it needs?WHY it needs? Any identity Any identity problems??problems??• inability to prove identity is one of the
biggest problem which cause the following–preventing the poor from accessing
benefits and subsidies. –Undue benefits to wrong persons–Public as well as private sector agencies
struggling to fix identity before providing individuals with services.– Individual are compelled to undergo a full
cycle of identity verification for each and every cases
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WHY it needs? WHY it needs? Any benefits out of Any benefits out of
identifying ?identifying ?
◦transformational in eliminating fraud and duplicate identities
◦need to prove identity only once will bring down transaction costs for the poor
◦transform the delivery of social welfare programs by reaching it in right hands
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Who will make it ?Who will make it ?The Unique Identification Authority of
India (UIDAI), attached to the Planning Commission.
(web site : http://uidai.gov.in/ )
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How it works?How it works?Resident approach enrolling agency
with supporting documents .( Photo and biometrics captured)
The enrolling agency to the registrar who will pass this on to the UID database.
The system will engage in a de-duplication exercise.
If the individual is not already in the database, a UID number will be issued otherwise rejected.
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How authentication How authentication works?works?online authentication. In this, the biometric of the
person will be matched online with the biometric in the system(a one is to one match will be run).
Only authentication, no extra data about the residents.
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Features of the UIDAI Features of the UIDAI modelmodelThe UID number will only provide
identityThe UID will prove identity, not
citizenshipA pro-poor approachEnrolment of residents with proper
verificationA partnership modelThe UIDAI will emphasize a flexible
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Features of the UIDAI Features of the UIDAI modelmodel• Enrolment will not be mandated• The UIDAI will issue a number, not a card• The number will not contain intelligence• The Authority will only collect basic
information on the resident• Process to ensure no duplicates• Online authentication• The UIDAI will not share resident data• Technology will undergird the UIDAI
system
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General ChallengesGeneral Challenges• Addressing challenges of scale...• Enrollment process– enrol the poor and hard to reach groups– Tracking enrolments across the country
• Capturing biometrics• Children's biometrics• Recording deaths in the UID system• Authentication• Technology architecture• Legal framework• Data security and fraud• Project risk 04/10/23 11ISIM
ImplicationsImplications• For residents:
◦ The UID will become the single source of identity verification.
◦ It will transform all of them into "Netizens" with a "Digital ID" maintained in the data base of the UIDAI
• For Authorities & AgenciesCan ensure the identity before delivering services
• For Government Eliminating duplication under various
schemes is expected to save the government exchequer upwards of Rs. 20,000 crores a year
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Implications on cyber Implications on cyber worldworldCan be made it compulsory for
having a UID for accessing any cyber services.
This will benefit in two ways◦Prevention of cyber crime◦Aid for investigation of cyber crime
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See his words…See his words…
“When we have the full coverage, that is once everybody has the number, which may take number of years, it will help in identification of a person. At that point if somebody doesn't have UID that would itself become an issue. And more appropriately under the then legal framework you can also track somebody (with help of the UID number). So I think it would benefit security. ”
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How it will help in How it will help in prevention of cybercrimeprevention of cybercrime• Once identity become
compulsory ,people would be feared of being caught.
• Elimination of fraud identity• Identification is possible through
biometric enabled mobile phone. In case of doubt authentication can be made
• Identification process is easy for public service providers eg:- cyber cafe, mobile phone service providers etc.
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How it will help in How it will help in Investigation of cybercrimeInvestigation of cybercrime
When ID become compulsory for digital services, gathering valid proof will become easy.
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UID and IT ActUID and IT ActUID will be "Information Residing
Inside a Computer Resource" and is subject to the provisions of Information Technology Act 2000 (ITA 2000/08)
Any alteration of UID information which is unauthorised and causes wrongful harm is therefore an "offence" under Section 66, 72, 72A of ITA 2000/8 and is also subject to payment of compensation under Section 43 and 43A ITA 2000/8.
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UID and IT Act UID and IT Act Contd.Contd.
The UID authority is also subject to the provisions of Sec 67C since the ultimate owner of the data is that of the data subject and the UIDAI is only an "Intermediary" as per the provisions of ITA 2000/8
Maintenance of "Inaccurate Data" leading to wrongful loss would constitute lack of "Due Diligence" and could make the UIDAI liable.
Proper legal frame work should be enacted 04/10/23 18ISIM
ConcernsConcernsUIDAI is constituted before finalizing
Authority & Legal frame work“Framework – The UIDAI would be set up under
a Statutory authority. The UIDAI is in the process of drafting a legislation for this purpose”-
UIDAI websiteSafe guard against Privacy invasion ?Legal and Technological safeguard against
possible misuse, hacking etc. ?Answer to a question regarding security
Nilekani replied “"That is a very legitimate concern. We are
looking at the design as to how to make it secure,"
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Interview with NilekaniInterview with Nilekani
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ConclusionConclusionWe hope ,one of the most
ambitious project of India will succeed.
If administer properly, it can eliminate many social evils including cyber crimes and track the offenders.
We wish all the best to Nilekani and his team.
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References References http://uidai.gov.in/http://www.naavi.org:80/cl_editorial_09/
edit_june_27_s_national_id.htmhttp://bit.ly/8RAiKPhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=tCp6UKA4YKMhttp://cyberlawsinindia.blogspot.com/
2009/09/is-unique-identification-authority-of.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/software/UID-number-could-help-improve-national-security-Nilekani/articleshow/5314881.cms
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Thank youQuestions please?
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