THE NEW SYSTEM

A 16-digit virtual identification (VID) number for authentication instead of a 12-digit unique number The action followed media reports alleging a few Aadhaar User Agencies (AUAs), which are authorised to carry out authentication, for illegally misusing Aadhaar details In the new system the AUAs would not be able to store Aadhaar number and data Senior officials said new system would address privacy concerns to some extent