WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's response
WhatsApp submitted its response to the Indian government's notice regarding the proposed 'username' feature, which could increase online fraud and impersonation risks. The government had previously directed WhatsApp not to launch the feature until consultations were completed, and it is now reviewing the platform's reply. There is no official comment from WhatsApp on the submission, and the government is also awaiting responses from other messaging platforms, Telegram and Signal.