Biometric Information on an Aadhaar Card
What is Biometric Locking?
Biometric Locking/Unlocking is a service that allows Aadhaar cardholders to temporarily lock and unlock their biometrics. This facility aims to improve the privacy and security of residents’ biometric data.
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Who and when to lock Biometrics?
Anyone with a valid Aadhaar card should be able to use the service. This feature allows Aadhaar holders to lock biometric data.
If a UID is used to invoke any of the Authentication services using a biometric modality (Fingerprint/Iris) after locking biometrics, a specific error code ‘330’ indicating biometrics are locked is returned.
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How to lock Biometrics?
Step 1: Go to the official website of the UIDAI at uidai.gov.in.
Step 2: Go to My Aadhaar on the homepage and then click on Lock Biometrics under Aadhaar Services.
Step 3: Check the box and then select ‘Lock/Unlock Biometrics.’
Step 4: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number as well as a captcha verification code.
Step 5: Now, click Send OTP and enter the received OTP.
Step 6: Next, click Lock Biometrics and then Confirm.
Your biometrics will be successfully locked.
How to Unlock biometrics?
Step 1: Go to uidai.gov.in, the official website.
Step 2: From the ‘My Aadhaar’ dropdown on the homepage, select Unlock Biometrics.
Step 3: Select the checkbox and then select ‘Unlock Biometrics.’
Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number and the verification code for the captcha.
Step 5: Select ‘Get OTP’ and enter it to enable your biometrics.
Step 6: Your Aadhaar biometrics will be unlocked.
Note: A registered mobile number is required to use this service. If your mobile phone number is not already registered with Aadhaar, go to the nearest Enrolment Centre/Mobile Update End Point.
FAQS
What happens when Biometric is locked?
Locked Biometrics ensures that the biometrics (fingerprints/iris) of the Aadhaar holder cannot be used for authentication.
What Biometric can be locked?
The fingerprint and iris data in a resident’s Aadhaar card, which is used for authentication, can be locked.
