India has told Meta not to launch WhatsApp usernames until ongoing consultations are completed. The move reflects concerns that the feature could aid impersonation and online fraud despite WhatsApp's safeguards.

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 1: The Centre on Wednesday directed Meta-owned WhatsApp not to launch its proposed username feature in India until consultations with the government are completed, citing concerns over possible online fraud and impersonation risks. The government has also asked Meta.....

July 1 : India on Wednesday directed Meta's WhatsApp to explain within three days why regulatory action should not be initiated over its planned "usernames" feature and asked the company not to roll out the feature in the country until consultations are complete, according to a government letter reviewed by Reuters.

July 1 : India on Wednesday directed Meta's WhatsApp to explain within three days why regulatory action should not be initiated over its planned "usernames" feature and asked the company not to roll out the feature in the country until consultations are complete, according to a government letter reviewed by Reuters.