The Centre is evaluating responses from messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to explore a standardized framework for username-based identities across apps.
MeitY is reviewing responses from messaging platforms
Jul 13, 2026
03:53 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government is considering a unified regulatory framework for username-based identities on messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, as per Moneycontrol.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is currently reviewing the responses from these platforms to understand their username features and security measures against impersonation.
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