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.

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…

Explore the concerns surrounding WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, its implications for privacy, and government intervention.