WhatsApp has replied to the Centre's notice regarding its proposed username feature, which raised concerns about potential risks like online fraud and impersonation.
Centre had earlier expressed concerns that username feature could lead to a rise in online frauds
Jul 10, 2026
10:40 am
What's the storyMeta-owned WhatsApp has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its proposed username feature.
The government is now reviewing the response, PTI reported citing sources.
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