Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021 · II — Aadhaar Authentication Framework
Regulation 4A Virtual Identity number (VID)
(1) Authority shall provide an alternate identification number mapped with Aadhaar number for the purpose of authentication.
(2) Aadhaar number holder may generate or retrieve his/her VID through UIDAI website, SMS, mobile application, eAadhaar download and any other means as provided by Authority from time to time.
(3) The Aadhaar number holder may use VID in lieu of Aadhaar number for online authentication or e-KYC.
(4) No entity shall store Virtual ID in its system.
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(1) Authority shall provide an alternate identification number mapped with Aadhaar number for the purpose of authentication.
(2) Aadhaar number holder may generate or retrieve his/her VID through UIDAI website, SMS, mobile application, eAadhaar download and any other means as provided by Authority from time to time.
(3) The Aadhaar number holder may use VID in lieu of Aadhaar number for online authentication or e-KYC.
(4) No entity shall store Virtual ID in its system.