India makes Aadhaar more ubiquitous, but critics say security and privacy concerns remain

India’s UIDAI launched a new Aadhaar app that supports consent-based, offline identity verification and selective data sharing, with integrations planned for Google and Apple Wallets and early adoption in policing and hospitality. While the rollout builds on Aadhaar’s massive scale and regulatory shifts enabling verification without central queries, digital rights groups warn of privacy risks, weak redress mechanisms, unresolved security lapses, and potential legal conflicts as Aadhaar’s use expands into everyday life.