In 2026, UIDAI has streamlined Aadhaar biometric unlocking to protect against fraud, including the deactivation of 2.5 crore compromised accounts. Users can instantly unlock data for 10-minute windows via the myAadhaar portal, the new "One-Click" mAadhaar app, or offline via SMS to 1947. This ensures secure access to banking and subsidies while maintaining long-term privacy.