India has expanded its Aadhaar authentication service to let businesses such as those in e-commerce, hospitality, and healthcare use the biometrics of individuals to authenticate their identity.

Rules on how Aadhaar authentication should be conducted by private sector entities for services in the public interest have been officially communicated.

The government has amended Aadhaar authentication rules, allowing private companies to use Aadhaar for service verification.

MeitY officially announced the amendment through an e-Gazette notification and a social media post on X (formerly Twitter).

Government amends Aadhaar Act to allow private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for services, promoting transparency and inclusivity.

The Indian government has announced the expansion of its Aadhaar authentication service, a digital ID system designed to provide a trusted verification system between users and providers. The framework is thought to contain the biometrics of more than 1.4 billion people, with restrictions now eased on which entities can use it.