Civil Society Warns Against Global Expansion of Aadhaar-like IDs
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Civil society groups warn against the global expansion of Aadhaar-like digital identity systems.
They criticize the promotion of such systems as digital public infrastructure.
Some countries engaged with MOSIP include Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
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Concerns Regarding Global Expansion of Aadhaar-like IDs
Illustrates the concerns raised by civil society groups regarding the expansion of Aadhaar-like digital identity systems globally.
Global Expansion of Aadhaar-like IDs
- ●Civil Society Concerns
- ●Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- ●Aadhaar as a Model
Exam Angles
Implications of digital identity systems on fundamental rights
Data protection and privacy concerns in the context of digital governance
Role of international organizations in promoting digital identity systems
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1. Consider the following statements regarding Digital Identity systems: 1. They are primarily designed to enhance social inclusion by providing access to services for marginalized populations. 2. The use of biometrics in digital identity systems raises concerns about data security and potential misuse. 3. The promotion of digital identity systems as 'Digital Public Infrastructure' implies that they are inherently neutral and beneficial. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct as digital identity systems aim to include marginalized populations. Statement 2 is correct as biometrics raise data security concerns. Statement 3 is incorrect as the neutrality and benefits are debated and not inherently guaranteed.
2. In the context of global digital identity initiatives, which of the following statements best describes the concerns raised by civil society organizations regarding the expansion of Aadhaar-like systems?
- A.They primarily focus on the financial costs associated with implementing such systems in developing countries.
- B.They are mainly concerned about the lack of interoperability between different digital identity platforms.
- C.They highlight the potential for exclusion, surveillance, and violation of privacy rights.
- D.They are primarily worried about the impact on employment in the technology sector.
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Answer: C
Civil society organizations are primarily concerned about the potential for exclusion, surveillance, and violation of privacy rights associated with Aadhaar-like systems.
3. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a potential risk associated with the widespread adoption of digital identity systems?
- A.Increased efficiency in government service delivery
- B.Exclusion of marginalized populations lacking access to technology
- C.Potential for mass surveillance and profiling
- D.Data breaches and identity theft
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Answer: A
While digital identity systems aim to increase efficiency, the other options are potential risks associated with their adoption.
4. Assertion (A): The promotion of digital identity systems as 'Digital Public Infrastructure' can lead to the standardization of data collection and processing practices across different countries. Reason (R): Such standardization may compromise the autonomy of individual nations in setting their own data protection standards and regulations. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
The promotion of digital identity systems as 'Digital Public Infrastructure' can indeed lead to standardization, and this standardization can compromise national autonomy in data protection.