DigiLocker: Keep important documents like PAN and Aadhaar safe in DigiLocker, you will not have to worry about losing them..

Recently you have seen the tension between India and Pakistan increasing. At such a time, the question arises what preparations have you made in advance for these situations? Because whether it is a war, a natural disaster, or a cyber attack, it is very important to keep your important documents in a safe place for personal security. At such times DigiLocker comes in handy.

You can be tension-free by keeping your PAN card, Aadhaar number, bank passbook, insurance policy, and property papers in DigiLocker. Then there will be no fear of losing them or falling.

What is DigiLocker?

DigiLocker is a cloud-based platform developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. DigiLocker allows Indian citizens to store and access digital versions of important documents. It is linked to the Aadhaar number of the user and can be used for storing documents as well as authentication. PAN card, voter card, registration certificate for automobile, and even university degree

You can store all the important documents in DigiLocker. It works like a secure digital vault, which eliminates the need for physical copies. If any government department is connected to this platform, then they can issue your documents directly to your locker. That is, in such a situation you will not need to scan or upload these documents.

Why is DigiLocker important?

The need for DigiLocker is even more clear during situations like war, earthquake, or large-scale cyber attacks. Suppose in an emergency, you have to vacate your premises in a hurry, then it is a difficult task to find all the important documents and get out. But if you are using DigiLocker then there is no need to worry. You can access your important documents from any corner of the world with the help of just the internet and secure login.

Legal validity and data safety
The files kept in DigiLocker are legally valid as per the Information Technology Act 2000. Government departments and institutions accept them as valid evidence. That is, they are as valid as original paper documents.

What is required to open a DigiLocker account?

To open an account in DigiLocker, you just need a mobile number and Aadhaar card. You can register from the government website or DigiLocker mobile application. After registration, users can upload scanned copies of their important documents or get a government-issued digital certificate directly in the locker.

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