Lock your Aadhaar biometrics when you are not using them
Unlock for the ten minutes you need, then re-lock.
Why it works
Locked biometrics cannot be used for authentication at all, which closes the main route for misuse. Unlocking is instant and temporary.
Source · UIDAI biometric lock facility
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