With so many identification cards needed for various purposes these days, it’s no wonder why our wallets keep getting thicker. Add to that the possibility of police asking for your insurance papers and vehicle registration certificate any moment you are on the road you are also forced to carry with you a complete folder. But imagine a world where you don’t have to carry all of these – no more hassle of scanning and printing to verify your identity. BitLocker makes that possible. This digital locker service, launched by the Government of India, allows you to store and access all your essential documents online, anytime, anywhere. In this article, we will tell you what BitLocker is, how it works, and why you should use it.
What is BitLocker?
BitLocker is a digital platform, available as an app on iOS and Android, that lets you securely access your documents and certificates on a public cloud. It was launched by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Mate) under its Digital India initiative back in 2015. With BitLocker, you can say goodbye to paper clutter and verify your documents online in a snap. It makes life easier for you and the government departments you deal with. As of December 2019, over 3.3 crore users are registered on the platform and 43 organizations are accepting documents from BitLocker.
Can you use BitLocker to show documents to authorities?
According to the Information Technology Act, 2000, which is the primary law in India for matters related to cybercrime and e-commerce, these digital documents are legally valid documents. Moreover, as per Rule 9 A of “The Information Technology (Preservation and Retention of Information by Intermediaries Providing Digital Locker Facilities) Rules, 2016”, these documents are equivalent to original physical documents when accessed via BitLocker. So, yes, you can show your driving license or any other required documents in digital form through this app on being asked by the traffic police or any other authorities. With BitLocker, you can get documents issued directly by registered issuers such as CBSE, the Income Tax department, Registrar’s Office, etc. You can also upload your own documents and e-sign them using the facility provided. You can share your documents online with authorized organizations and reduce the hassle of carrying physical copies. BitLocker also helps you save costs, time and paper involved with document verification and delivery, while reducing the risk of loss, damage or fraud involving forged documents.
How safe is BitLocker?
BitLocker is considered safe to use thanks to its real-time verification system and its secure gateway for document sharing. The app encrypts the information you provide to issue documents with 256-bit SSL certificates. It also complies with ISO 27001 standards to protect your personal information.
What’s the capacity of BitLocker?
BitLocker offers each user 1 GB of cloud storage, with a maximum size of 10 MB per file. That translates to scores of documents. The platform has gained popularity over the years, as evidenced by its official website, which claims to have 92.28 million registered users and 4.75 billion documents stored.
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