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New Aadhaar Law Planned to Match DPDP Act 2023

10 April 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSNew Aadhaar LawPlanned to MatchDPDP Act 202310 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The government decided to overhaul the Aadhaar legal framework so it fits with India’s new data protection statute.

Key facts

  • Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told UIDAI to prepare a revised law matching the DPDP Act, 2023, at the Aadhaar Samvaad event.
  • The Aadhaar Act, 2016 was framed before a horizontal privacy framework existed.
  • Aims: apply the DPDP principles and penalties to Aadhaar data, keep convenience, privacy and digital trust central, and modernise the legal base.
  • A revamped Aadhaar app was shown and will be released after testing.

About the DPDP Act

  • Covers both government and private bodies handling personal data.
  • Sets strict duties on protection, consent and breach reporting.
  • Fines apply for leaks or misuse.
  • Its rules were in the last stage of consultation, with notification expected soon.

Significance

  • Supports a privacy-first digital ecosystem.
  • May raise citizen trust and tighten data security and identity management.

Exam angle

  • Body asked to draft: UIDAI.
  • Existing law: Aadhaar Act, 2016; new alignment: DPDP Act, 2023.

Test yourself

1. Which body was asked to draft the new Aadhaar law?

The minister asked UIDAI to begin drafting the revised law.

2. The new Aadhaar law is to be aligned with which Act?

It is to be compatible with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

3. At which event was the new Aadhaar law announced?

The announcement was made at the Aadhaar Samvaad event.

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