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Aadhaar Masking Solution
UIDAI mandates you to mask the first 8 digits of every Aadhaar card that you store.
Ensure that you stay compliant with UIDAI norms by using IDfy’s Aadhaar Masking API.
Mask both, the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number, as well as the QR on the Aadhaar to ensure that UIDAI doesn’t come knocking at your door!
What is Aadhaar Masking?
Aadhaar masking is the process of partially hiding or obscuring the Aadhaar number on a document or in a digital format to protect the individual’s privacy and reduce the risk of identity theft.
Masking typically involves covering the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number, leaving only the last 4 digits visible. This approach allows the number to be recognized as an Aadhaar ID for verification purposes while minimizing the risk of unauthorized use.
Aadhaar masking is often a requirement in financial transactions and services to comply with privacy and data protection regulations.
Stay compliant to UIDAI
UIDAI levies heavy penalties to those not complying with their norms.
Ensure complete security
You’d never have to worry about any operations teams being able to view Aadhaar numbers.
Reduce Identity Theft Risks
Masking makes it harder for fraudsters to misuse Aadhaar numbers thus reducing identity theft risks
How Aadhaar Masking Works
This API helps hide the Aadhaar details during customer onboarding or Know Your Business (KYB) verification processes. Just provide an image of the Aadhaar card to be masked and we’ll do the rest for you.
Benefits of Aadhaar Masking
Real-Time Masking
Instantly mask Aadhaar images during the document upload process on our platform
Batch Aadhaar Masking
Mask Aadhaar details in bulk from documents saved on your systems to ensure full compliance
Multiple Document Formats
We support multi-page PDF application forms, zip folders, JPG, PNG through to PDF and TIFF files and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Aadhaar masking applies to all businesses in India regardless of size or industry.
Our API seamlessly handles multi-page PDF application forms, zip folders, images and more.
You mask Aadhaar when users upload Aadhaar images as proof of ID on your web or mobile applications using our API
Aadhaar Masking Regulations
Government Advisory on Aadhaar Sharing: The central government advises sharing only masked versions of Aadhaar to prevent misuse. Unlicensed entities, like hotels and film halls, are prohibited from collecting or keeping Aadhaar copies
UIDAI regulation on Masked Aadhaar dated 23 October 2018: Ordinance Aadhaar Amendment: F.No.13012/171/2018/Legal/UIDAI/114
RBI regulation on Masked Aadhaar: Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 (Updated 29 May 2019): RBI/DBR/2015-16/18, Master Direction DBR.AML.BC.No.81/14.01.001/2015-16 AND Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC: RBI/2018-19/190,DBR.AML.BC.No.39/14.01.001/2018-19
IRDAI regulation on Aadhaar Masking dated 29 January 2019: Allowing of Aadhaar Card as one of the acceptable documents for KYC- under certain conditions: Ref: IRDAI/SDD/Cl R/MISC/020/01/2019
SEBI regulation on Aadhaar Masking dated 24 April 2020: Clarification on Know Your Client (KYC) Process and Use of Technology for KYC: Ref: SEBI/HO/MIRSD/DOP/CIR/P/202
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