19 reasons why India’s biometrics project ought to be scrapped
The Indian government has been pushing through the world’s largest biometric identification program, Aadhaar, with Indians being forced to use it to avail themselves of basic services. From getting mobile phone connections to paying income tax, accessing subsidized food, health services and pensions, virtually everything now needs to be linked to an Aadhaar number, and verified and authenticated by biometrics.
The Supreme Court of India has been hearing a clutch of petitions against Aadhaar but the federal government is pushing through its hasty implementation. There is, however, growing evidence of problems with Aadhaar, both in its concept and implementation. Here are 19 reasons why the use of Aadhaar needs to be completely suspended until it has been suitably debated, the problems with it resolved, and its legality accepted by the Supreme Court.
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