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The Indian government has questioned WhatsApp's plan to introduce usernames, raising concerns that the feature could increase cyber fraud and impersonation.
WhatsApp recently rolled out a username feature that will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. (Source: Reuters)
The Centre is examining Meta’s response regarding WhatsApp’s proposed username feature and is considering a uniform policy for username rules, government sources said.
According to the sources, the government is currently reviewing the company’s reply after WhatsApp submitted its response to the Centre’s notice over the proposed feature.
The development comes days after the government questioned WhatsApp’s plan to introduce usernames, raising concerns that the feature could increase cyber fraud and impersonation.
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