India Expands Use of Biometric Identification System Aadhaar to New Areas

India is extending the use of its biometric identification system Aadhaar to new domains, including digital wallets and hotels, through a dedicated application. The deployment also includes police control functions. Critics point out that the data protection measures for information shared via this application remain unclear, with no specifics on mechanisms to prevent leaks or breaches. The article does not provide specific technical details or an exact implementation date. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/india-makes-aadhaar-more-ubiquitous-but-critics-say-privacy-concerns-remain/