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Technology WhatsApp Submits Reply on 'Username' Notice; Government Examining Response, Sources Say
Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the Indian government's notice on the proposed username feature, which raised concerns about increased cybercrime. The government is now reviewing the response, while the username feature remains on hold in India. Similar notices were sent to Telegram and Signal.
Technology Indian Government Expands Scrutiny: Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature
The Indian government has sent notices to Telegram and Signal, following a similar notice to WhatsApp, questioning their username feature and how they address fraud and impersonation. WhatsApp defended its feature with built-in safeguards and restricted username reservation for public figures.
Technology Zoho's Arattai Disables Username Feature to Comply with Indian Government Directive Amid WhatsApp Scrutiny
Zoho-owned messaging app Arattai has disabled its username feature to comply with a regulatory change, following the Indian government's notice to WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram directing them not to roll out username features until consultation. The Internet Freedom Foundation has questioned the legal basis of the government's action.