The government slapped a notice on Meta over the controversial username feature on WhatsApp in India and warned it not to roll it out

The government's move came as WhatsApp prepares to introduce one of its biggest privacy changes by allowing users to connect through unique usernames instead of sharing their mobile phone numbers.

New Delhi: The Central Government has reportedly issued a notice to Meta regarding the roll-out of the “usernames” feature on WhatsApp in India, citing

The Centre has asked Meta to pause WhatsApp’s proposed username rollout in India and submit an explanation within three days.

New Delhi: The government is examining the legal implications of Meta-owned WhatsApp's proposed username feature and may issue a legal notice to the

The government is set to examine WhatsApp's upcoming username feature over concerns that it could be misused for online fraud, sources told India Today. Officials will review its privacy and security implications, and Meta could face a notice if any irregularities are found.

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