UIDAI Starts Sharing Impersonalised, Anonymised Data From Aadhaar Dashboard For Research

The Unique Identification Authority of India has started sharing impersonal, anonymised data from the Aadhaar dashboard on the open government data platform, data.gov.in, according to an official release on Monday.

The move aims to promote transparency, research, and data-driven policy-making.

The datasets, released by Chief Data Officer and Deputy Director General of UIDAI, include aggregated insights on Aadhaar enrolment, updates, and authentication patterns, categorised by geography, age-group and other relevant parameters, the release said.

"By making these non-personal and anonymised datasets accessible, UIDAI aims to support academic research, innovation in digital services, and collaborative developments," the release added.

This Aadhaar initiative, according to the UIDAI, will unlock new pathways for creating policies based on solid evidence and fostering technological advancements. This is intended to further transparency, serving the public interest, and maintaining robust data security according to the organisation.

"It also aligns with the broader government vision of fostering evidence-based policy making and maximising the value of open data for the public good," it said adding that the move is expected to spur digital inclusion and governance efficiency.

(With inputs from PTI)