Watch: WhatsApp’s username update faces government scrutiny

The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta over WhatsApp's proposed username feature, citing concerns about impersonation, online fraud and cybercrime. The Centre has asked Meta to delay the rollout until consultations are complete. While WhatsApp says usernames are optional and protected by multiple safeguards, cybersecurity experts remain cautious. The IT Ministry has also sought details from Telegram and Signal about their username systems. Watch to learn why this privacy-focused feature has sparked a major debate over security and digital safety in India.

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