The information technology ministry does not appear to be in favour of linking Aadhaar with social media accounts as the measure has the potential to clash with earlier court judgments on privacy and use of the biometric identification card, top officials in the ministry said.

The officials, requesting anonymity, said that the measure has to be carefully thought out before any decision to allow any linkage between Aadhaar and social media accounts of citizens.
 

The information technology ministry does not appear to be in favour of linking Aadhaar with social media accounts as the measure has the potential to clash with earlier court judgments on privacy and use of the biometric identification card, top officials in the ministry said.

The officials, requesting anonymity, said that the measure has to be carefully thought out before any decision to allow any linkage between Aadhaar and social media accounts of citizens.