The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to further strengthen the security of the Aadhaar system. The Programme adds another layer of protection by inviting independent experts to help identify any hidden risks. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the programme allows cyber security experts to look for possible weaknesses in some of UIDAI’s key digital platforms.

The new initiative reaffirms UIDAI’s continuous efforts to further strengthen and ensure that its platforms remain secure for residents and stakeholders. The Ministry informed that a panel of 20 experienced security researchers and ethical hackers has been selected to take part in the initiative. It added they will examine UIDAI digital assets such as UIDAI official website, myAadhaar portal and the Secure QR Code application.