Summary:
- The Indian government is expanding the use of Aadhaar, the country's biometric identification system, to allow businesses to authenticate customer identities.
- This move has raised concerns about privacy and data protection, as Aadhaar collects and stores sensitive personal information that could be vulnerable to misuse or breaches.
- Experts argue that the expansion of Aadhaar authentication for businesses lacks adequate safeguards and oversight, potentially leading to the exploitation of user data and the erosion of individual privacy.