Aadhaar unlock: This feature enables users to

This feature enables users to prevent unauthorised access to their fingerprint or iris data and temporarily or permanently unlock it when needed. Here’s a simplified step-by-step guide to help you unlock your Aadhaar biometrics at your convenience. UIDAI offers an easy online process to lock or unlock Aadhaar biometrics for enhanced security. This feature helps prevent unauthorised use of fingerprint and iris data, protecting against identity theft. What is Aadhaar (UID) Lock & Unlock? keyboard_arrow_down For an Aadhaar number holder, security and privacy of personal data is always a primary concern. To strengthen the security of his/her Aadhaar number and to provide control to the Aadhaar number holder, UIDAI provide a mechanism of locking and unlocking Aadhaar number (UID). UIDAI is mandated to issue an easily verifiable 12 digit random number as Unique Identity - Aadhaar to all Residents of India.