Newspaper buys access to India’s Aadhaar database for Rs 500
4 Jan 2018
The Tribune reported that it paid Rs 500 to an anonymous seller for access to personal details held in India’s Aadhaar ID system.
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The Tribune reported that it paid Rs 500 to an anonymous seller for access to personal details held in India’s Aadhaar ID system.
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