Find your Aadhaar usage history for the last six months
Recently, several cases of Aadhaar data misuse have been reported. Last month, a racket was busted where scammers were letting people access the Aadhaar database illegally for just Rs. 500. At such times, it is important that you take utmost care about how your card is being used. Fortunately, there's a way to do it while sitting at home. Here's what you should do.
What can you do with this facility?
UIDAI offers you an option to check all the places your Aadhaar has been used in the last six months. If you find any instance of misuse, you can lodge a complaint. To use this facility, you must have access to your registered mobile number.
Follow these steps to view your Aadhaar authentication history
Visit https://resident.uidai.gov.in/notification-aadhaar and enter your Aadhaar number and the security code. Click on 'Generate OTP.' On the next page, choose the kind of authentication records you want to see (demographic, biometric, OTP). You can select 'All.' Select the period for which you wish to view history and enter how many records you want to view. Enter the OTP received on your mobile, then 'Submit.'
If you find any instance of misuse, call 1945
The next page will show you which agencies have authenticated your Aadhaar in the chosen period. Note that you can view history for only six months, and can retrieve a maximum of 50 records. If you find any misuse, call 1945 and inform the UIDAI.
