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WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end - The Economic Times
WhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won't launch the feature in India until discussions conclude, the platform was granted three extra days to submit its reply. The government had previously flagged potential increases in online fraud and impersonation with the feature, which allows communication without sharing phone numbers.
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thehindu.com
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…
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Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames? | Explained
Explore the concerns surrounding WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, its implications for privacy, and government intervention.
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hindustantimes.com
Govt extends deadline for WhatsApp to respond to username issue to July 9
A government official told HT on Sunday that the new deadline is now July 9. | India News
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independent.co.uk
WhatsApp forced to halt its biggest ever update
India says new username feature could increase ‘online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks’
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end - The Economic Times
WhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won't launch the feature in India until…
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thehindubusinessline.com
WhatsApp gets more time to respond to Centre over username feature
WhatsApp has been given three more days to reply to the Centre on its username feature and says it will not launch it in India until consultations are complete.
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WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end
WhatsApp secures extension to respond on username feature, promising no rollout in India until government talks conclude.
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channelnewsasia.com
Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries
India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns. Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.