(1)Every offline verification of an Aadhaar number holder shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(2)Every offline verification-seeking entity shall, —
(a)before performing offline verification, obtain the consent of an individual, or in the case of a child, his parent or guardian, in such manner as may be specified by regulations; and
(b)ensure that the demographic information or any other information collected from the individual for offline verification is only used for the purpose of such verification.
(3)An offline verification-seeking entity shall inform the individual undergoing offline verification, or in the case of a child, his parent or guardian, the following details with respect to offline verification, in such manner as may be specified by regulations, namely:—
(a)the nature of information that may be shared upon offline verification;
(b)the uses to which the information received during offline verification may be put by the offline verification-seeking entity; and
(c)alternatives to submission of information requested for, if any.
(4)No offline verification-seeking entity shall—
(a)subject an Aadhaar number holder to authentication;
(b)collect, use, or store an Aadhaar number or biometric information of any individual for any purpose;
(c)take any action contrary to any obligation on it as may be specified by regulations.]