October 31, 2026

Section 32 – Aadhaar Act: Access to Own Information and Records of Requests for Authentication

Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 — back to Table of Contents

Section 32. Access to own information and records of requests for authentication.

(1) The Authority shall maintain authentication records in such manner and for such period as may be specified by regulations.

(2) Every Aadhaar number holder shall be entitled to obtain his authentication record in such manner as may be specified by regulations.

(3) The Authority shall not, either by itself or through any entity under its control, collect, keep or maintain any information about the purpose of authentication.