Offline verification of Aadhaar number.

1[8A. Offline verification of Aadhaar number.--- (1) Every offline verification of an Aadhaar number holder shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of this section.

1. (2) Every offline verification-seeking entity shall,---
   • (a) before performing offline verification, obtain the consent of an individual, or in the case of a child, his parent or guardian, in such manner as may be specified by regulations; and
   • (b) ensure that the demographic information or any other information collected from the individual for offline verification is only used for the purpose of such verification.
2. (3) An offline verification-seeking entity shall inform the individual undergoing offline verification, or in the case of a child, his parent or guardian, the following details with respect to offline verification, in such manner as may be specified by regulations, namely:---
   • (a) the nature of information that may be shared upon offline verification;
   • (b) the uses to which the information received during offline verification may be put by the offline verification-seeking entity; and
   • (c) alternatives to submission of information requested for, if any.
3. (4) No offline verification-seeking entity shall---
   • (a) subject an Aadhaar number holder to authentication;
   • (b) collect, use, or store an Aadhaar number or biometric information of any individual for any purpose;
   • (c) take any action contrary to any obligation on it as may be specified by regulations.]