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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a trial run of its revamped Aadhaar app which introduces a selective share feature allowing users to share only specific data from their Aadhaar profile with verifying entities thus boosting user privacy and data security. How selective share protects user privacy? The innovative feature in the new Aadhaar app allows users to share only the part of their data required for verification purposes in various situations unlike earlier when sharing Aadhaar data meant sharing the whole set. Users can choose to share specific data from their Aadhaar profile such as name address picture address date of birth email mobile number etc. With the Selective Share feature of new Aadhaar App share only the part of your data that you need to share with the verifying entity - No more oversharing of data UIDAI shared on its official X handle. Where to get the app? Notably the new Aadhaar app is still in beta-testing stage but UIDAI has invited users to test the apps features and share their feedback. Early adopters can share their feedback on feedback.app@uidai.net.in it said. You can download the app on your Android or iOS devices by following the links below; Android: https://tinyurl.com/5hex3yay iOS: https://tinyurl.com/2r43hdnr How new Aadhaar app will enable paperless identity sharing? Meanwhile UIDAI said the new Aadhaar app will facilitate paperless identity sharing and option to verify and share complete or selective information linked to the unique identity. “Upcoming Aadhaar app to facilitate paperless identity sharing option to verify and share complete or selective Aadhaar information Aadhaar updates”  UIDAI said in a statement on Wednesday. According to UIDAI the new app aims to encourage offline digital verification of Aadhaar holders and discourage use of physical and photocopies of Aadhaar card. In a webinar ahead of the Aadhaar app launch UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said the new app and related technology will promote offline verification build a strong ecosystem around it and spread awareness about the features benefits and potential of offline Aadhaar verification through the forthcoming Aadhaar App. Kumar mentioned that offline verification would offer both users and entities a secure convenient and privacy-protecting method for identity verification and discourage sharing and reliance on physical or photocopy of Aadhaar which otherwise is a possible reason for potential fraudulent practices. “UIDAI authorities underlined multiple benefits for Aadhaar Number Holders like having Aadhaar details of up to five family members in the App; full control over what data of Aadhaar is shared; flexibility to disclose complete or selective Aadhaar information one-click biometric lock or unlock for enhanced security and features like hassle-free mobile number and address update options” the statement said. (With PTI inputs)