Entity Locker

Why in the news?

• The National e-Governance Division under the Ministry of Electronics and IT has developed Entity Locker.

Entity Locker:

• It is a secure, cloud-based solution.
• It simplifies the storage, sharing and verification of documents for a wide range of entities, including large organizations, corporations, micro, small and medium enterprises, trusts, startups and societies.
• The platform is a critical component of India's digital public infrastructure.
• It is built on a robust technological infrastructure that integrates with multiple government and regulatory systems.

Features of Entity Locker:

• Instant access and verification of documents through integration with government databases
• Consent-based system for secure sharing of sensitive information
• Aadhaar-authenticated role-based access management to ensure accountability
• 10GB encrypted cloud storage for secure document management
• Legally valid digital signature to authenticate documents

Benefits of Entity Locker:

• Simplifies document sharing and access with partners and stakeholders
• Built-in features simplify compliance with regulations and reporting requirements
• Ensures accountability by tracking all document-related activities
• Consolidates storage and security to reduce administrative overhead
• Reduces document processing time and operational bottlenecks