SHORT ANSWER:
The Aadhaar Act 2016 establishes the legal framework for the Aadhaar biometric identification system in India.
DETAILS:
- It provides for the issuance of a unique identification number (Aadhaar) to residents of India.
- It outlines the process for authentication and the use of Aadhaar for various services.
- It ensures the privacy and security of individuals' biometric and demographic data.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Unauthorized use of Aadhaar data can lead to penalties and imprisonment.
SOURCE:
- Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
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