Aadhaar and Digital Identity — Tech Evolutions

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019	2019	This Act amended the Aadhaar Act, 2016, and the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002. It was introduced to comply with the Supreme Court's 2018 Puttaswamy judgment.	Allowed voluntary use of Aadhaar for identity verification by private entities (e.g., banks, telecom companies) with consent. Introduced the option of offline verification of Aadhaar and the Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID), enhancing privacy. Strengthened UIDAI's regulatory powers and introduced civil penalties for violations. Ensured that no individual can be denied service for not possessing an Aadhaar number if an alternative means of identification is provided.