FAQ's
UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India governs Aadhaar and determines how this
identification can be used. As per the UIDAI statement, Aadhaar masking is defined as the process of
concealing or some part of the first eight digits of the Aadhaar number whether it is printed or
electronically generated.
Yes, Aadhaar masking applies to all classes of entities in India, be it large or small, in any
field. This regulation applies to every entity that processes Aadhaar.
Aadhaar Masking is obligatory to maintain the privacy of the people and to avoid the abuse of
Aadhaar numbers.
Yes, masking of Aadhaar is mandatory as per the regulation given by UIDAI. It has been mandatory for
businesses and organizations to mask the initial eight digits of the Aadhaar number for the sake of
privacy and non-usage.
Yes, Masked Aadhaar is one of the accepted Identification proofs. It can be used for any
identification, to open a bank account, a new SIM card, or services that require an Aadhaar card.
Yes If Video KYC services are being used and Aadhaar images are being displayed in the videos then
the Aadhaar number on the card needs to be concealed.
Our Aadhaar masking solution supports any Aadhaar image formats such as JPG, PDF, JPEG, PNG, and
many others. It does make sure that the Aadhaar number is properly hidden, regardless of the format
or the type of document.
Yes, Aadhaar masking is needed for all sectors and all forms of business. Even if, you are a small
start-up collecting Aadhaar as proof of identity from employees, then this has to be masked before
storing or filing or storing it.