Aadhaar : A Biometric History of India's 12Digit Revolution

By Shankkar Aiyar

Aiyar maps how Aadhaar's application expanded beyond its original intent. He researches its ups, downs, and turnarounds; discusses the concerns of activists and bureaucrats on potential misuse of the database for state surveillance; raises the urgent need for a data-protection and privacy law.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9356993149
• ISBN13: 9789356993143
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Harper Collins India
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"