NEW DELHI: All Central Government departments were today asked not to share personal details, including Aadhaar number, of RTI applicants.
The directive comes after a few reported instances of Aadhaar data leak.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the nodal agency for matters related to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, said personal details like Aadhaar number should not be sought while handling applications under the transparency law.
Central Government departments have been asked to ensure that Aadhaar number or such other personal information is hidden from public view when RTI applications, appeals or replies are uploaded on their websites. (AGENCIES)
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