Reliance Beta-testing ‘Jio SecureID’ Digital Sign-in System: Report

Jun. 12, 2020

Reliance Jiois believed to be working on a new sign-in system as part of its efforts to create a secure digital authentication and authorization system. Called ‘Jio SecureID‘, the new service is expected to let users log into apps and websites using a single identity. The service will be similar toSign-in with Appleand Google Sign-in. However, Jio is apparently taking it a step further by addingAadhaarverification to the mix.

Reports suggest that the upcoming service is currently being tested by Reliance employees. It should, however, be rolled out universally in the coming months. A report fromNDTV Gadgetsearlier today seemed to suggest that theJio SecureID websitewas live at some stage. However, it had been taken down by the time we checked.

Either way, the report claims that as per details published on the now-defunct site, the technology will be highly secure and respect user-privacy. The service“uses a highly secure patented technology wherein your passwords or PINs are not stored anywhere”it said. The service will use four- and six-digit PINs to authenticate transactions. While the former will be used in most cases, the latter will be used for high-value payments.

Secure sign-in services seem to be the next-big thing that many technology firms are jumping into. However, none of the existing ones from the big US companies require users to furnish their government IDs. With the cyber-security records and privacy policies of Indian digital platforms beingsketchy at the best of times, it will be interesting to see how much traction this particular venture will get, going forward.

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