Editorial Standards

One consolidated policy explaining how we research, verify, fact-check, review, update, and correct Aadhaar-related content.

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Trust Center

Official-first

Research

Human review

Required

Commercial

Separated

At a glance

Our publishing standard

Accuracy first

Speed does not override verification.

Primary sources

UIDAI and government sources lead important claims.

Human responsibility

AI tools do not replace editorial review.

Corrections

Verified material errors are fixed.

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Types of Changes

Minor edit

Spelling, grammar, formatting, broken links, or wording changes that do not alter the reader’s understanding.

Update

Updated steps, wording, links, or examples that maintain the same overall conclusion!

Material correction

A factual error or omitted condition that could change what a reader believes or does.

Retraction / removal

Reserved for content that cannot be corrected, is legally problematic, or creates safety risk.

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How We Review Reports

We compare the challenged statement with authoritative sources, check whether a newer notice supersedes the old information, confirm the correct context, and decide whether the issue is factual, editorial, technical, or a difference of interpretation.

Why this matters

Material changes should improve the page rather than quietly preserving a known error.

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How to Report an Error

Email info@myadharuidai.com with:

The page URL.

Why you believe it is incorrect, outdated, misleading, or unsafe.

Your contact email if you want a response.

The exact sentence, heading, table, link, or instruction at issue.

A current UIDAI or other authoritative source supporting the correction when available.

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Run an Identity-Safety Review

Remove requests for Aadhaar numbers, OTPs, biometrics, or documents.

Does the article clearly distinguish information from service delivery?

Redesign layouts that make ads look like official UIDAI services.

Are scam-prevention or privacy warnings needed for the topic?

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Validate Links and Destinations

We check that official links resolve to the intended destination and that sensitive actions point to official domains. Link text should make clear when the reader is leaving our site.

Why this matters

The same verification steps should be repeatable by another editor.

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Check Freshness

We look for publication dates, update dates, superseding notices, changed portal flows, and newer documentation. A page may be technically correct for an older process but misleading for a current user.

Why this matters

The same verification steps should be repeatable by another editor.

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Verification Process

Identify the exact claim.

Find the relevant primary or official source.

Check whether the source is current and applies to the same service/context.

Cross-check a second reliable source when the first is ambiguous or the issue is high-impact.

Write the claim with any necessary conditions or exceptions.

Link to the official source when practical.

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What We Fact-Check

Eligibility and service availability.

Document requirements and process conditions.

Security guidance for OTPs, biometrics, VID, QR codes, and IDs.

Statements suggesting affiliation, authorization, or endorsement.

Fees, limits, validity periods, and timing statements.

Portal names, URLs, and official contact channels.

Claims about what UIDAI can or cannot do.

Research → verify → review → update → correct.

A single editorial standard makes our sourcing, fact-checking, correction, and accountability process easier for readers to inspect.

References

Official and policy sources

These links support or contextualize the standards described on this page.

Official source

UIDAI official website

Open the referenced source directly when you need to verify the underlying policy or authoritative information.

Open source

Official source

UIDAI Website Policy

Open the referenced source directly when you need to verify the underlying policy or authoritative information.

Open source

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MyAdharUIDAI.com an official UIDAI website?

No. It is an independent educational website. Official Aadhaar services and authoritative instructions are provided through UIDAI and authorized government channels.

Can you update or download my Aadhaar for me?

No. We do not access UIDAI systems or resident records and cannot perform Aadhaar transactions on behalf of users.

What sources do you use?

We prioritize official UIDAI and Government of India sources for important claims, then use reliable secondary sources only when they add useful context.

Do you need my Aadhaar number or OTP?

No. Do not send us Aadhaar numbers, OTPs, biometrics, bank details, or identity-document scans.

How can I report an error?

Email info@myadharuidai.com with the page URL, the specific statement at issue, and an official supporting source when available.

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