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PennyWise gets ISO 27001:2013 Certification
MUMBAI: PennyWise Solutions, an Ogilvy Group company that helps global brands accelerate their digital transformation initiatives across digital experience and commerce platforms, has announced that it has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification.
This ISO 27001 certification from TUV Nord, an accredited certification body based in Germany, involves rigorous assessment as well ongoing reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in information security processes.
PennyWise CEO Anand Morzaria said, “Brands across the world including those in India are extremely and rightfully concerned about protecting the confidentiality of their data and that belonging to their customers. At PennyWise, we are steadfast in our commitment towards ensuring the confidentiality and security of the data assets managed by us and we will continue to invest in systems and processes around data security.”
The ISO 27001:2013 certification emphasises the design and enforcement of a comprehensive set of security controls that protect data assets across the organisation. As an internationally recognised standard that defines the requirements of an Information Security Management System (ISMS), this certification affirms PennyWise’s commitment towards the implementation of best practices in information security processes.
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Uidai partners with Google to help users locate Aadhaar centres
Verified Aadhaar centres to appear on Maps with services and access info
MUMBAI: Finding an Aadhaar centre may soon be as easy as finding your favourite café. In a move aimed at making public services more accessible, the Unique Identification Authority of India has partnered with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps. The feature, expected to roll out in the coming months, will allow residents to locate verified centres quickly and confidently.
More than 60,000 Aadhaar centres, including state of the art Aadhaar Seva Kendras, will be mapped. When users search on Google Maps, they will be directed to authorised facilities rather than unverified listings, helping curb misinformation and confusion.
The listings will do more than drop a pin. Users will be able to see the nature of services offered at each centre, whether it is adult enrolment, child enrolment, or limited to address and mobile number updates. Details such as operating hours, parking availability and divyang friendly infrastructure will also be shown wherever applicable.
Uidai CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, said the collaboration is part of the authority’s continued effort to improve ease of living for Aadhaar holders by making authorised centres simpler and faster to navigate.
The partnership will deepen in its next phase, with Uidai using Google Business Profile to manage information and respond directly to public feedback. Looking ahead, the two organisations are also exploring the option of enabling appointment bookings through the Google Maps interface, potentially allowing residents to plan their visits with greater efficiency.
Google India country head, strategic partnerships Roli Agarwal, said integrating verified Aadhaar centres would help millions access trusted services with confidence, bringing essential government infrastructure closer to the people who need it most.
If all goes to plan, a routine Aadhaar update may soon begin not with a queue, but with a search bar.
