Virtual ID in beta form unveiled; can be used in lieu of Aadhaar card number soon
In the beta form, users can generate their Virtual ID and use it to update address in Aadhaar online for the time being, according to UIDAI which announced the Virtual ID concept earlier this year to address privacy concerns. Put simply, the new feature will allow Aadhaar holders to quote their Virtual ID (VID) number without actually disclosing the 12-digit Aadhaar number for authentication or verification purposes
The Virtual ID effectively gives the users, the option of not sharing Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.