IndiaNewsWatchJan 29, 2023

How state family database projects pose dangers of in-depth citizen profiling and exclusion

These databases aim to be a “single source of truth” by having a complete profile of all residents ready with the government.

#UIDAI #aadhar #SFDB #MakkalID #SRDH #profiling #privacy #surveillance #DataProtection #StateGovts #india

https://www.medianama.com/2023/01/223-how-state-family-database-projects-pose-dangers-of-in-depth-citizen-profiling-and-exclusion/

Profiling, exclusion, and other problems with state family databases in India

Do Indian states' family databases really result in inclusive governance and not increased surveillance? A deeper look into the issues involved

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IndiaNewsWatchDec 28, 2022

Makkal ID is not similar to Aadhaar card, says TN e-Governance Director

Tamil Nadu’s State Family Database (SFDB) will provide a unique Makkal ID to each citizen, which is expected to provide a 360-degree profile of the state's residents.

#SFDB #TamilNadu #governance #aadhar #MakkalID #data #TNeGA #identification #MastIndia #india

https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/makkal-id-not-similar-aadhaar-card-says-tn-e-governance-director-171384

Srikanth ஸ்‌ரீகாந்த்May 30, 2022
Not only Tamil Nadu gave a similar 8 character alphanumeric #MakkalID to everyone which people never know - they also got hacked for a fortnight and we know the existance of #MakkalID due to the leak
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RT @digitaldutta
If Govt of India gave everyone a Aadhaar, Govt of Telangana created a secret state ID called Samgra Kutumba Survey ID and never told anyone what their ID is. The state of telangana maintains a secret id on everyone wh…
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Srinivas Kodali on Twitter

“If Govt of India gave everyone a Aadhaar, Govt of Telangana created a secret state ID called Samgra Kutumba Survey ID and never told anyone what their ID is. The state of telangana maintains a secret id on everyone which it uses to track people.”

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