Disclosure of Aadhaar number doesn't increase digital vulnerability: TRAI Chief

TRAI chief was quick to add that intention behind disclosure of his 12-digit number was never to abet others disclose their Aadhaar numbers.

Aadhaar helpline number cannot steal data, says UIDAI

Google admitted that the number 18003001947 was added by it 'inadvertently' along with police and fire number.

The UIDAI also emphasised that a number merely stored in the contact list cannot steal data from a mobile phone.

Google stated that it was at their end that defunct helpline number was coded into device in 2014 and remained there since.

Prasad said the government has provided a proper framework for Aadhaar by creating a legislative framework to back it.

No directive issued to telcos or phone makers: UIDAI

The UIDAI's valid toll free number is 1947, which is functional for more than the last two years.

Thousands of Android phone users asked UIDAI how Aadhaar helpline number was pre-saved in their contact list.

The Social Welfare department will now remit all the pensions stopped due to lack of Aadhaar, the government statement said.

'Such activities are uncalled for and should be refrained as these are not in accordance with the law,' UIDAI said.