The Indian government has expanded the use of Aadhaar authentication, allowing businesses in sectors like e-commerce, travel, and healthcare to verify customers using the digital ID system. This move aims to improve service delivery, but it has also raised concerns about privacy and security. Experts worry about how the government plans to prevent misuse and ensure that people are not unfairly excluded from services. The change comes despite past Supreme Court rulings that limited private access to Aadhaar data. With authentication transactions reaching 129.93 billion in January, questions remain about how the approval process will work and what safeguards will be in place to protect users.
