Government reviews messaging platforms' responses on username features and child safety measures amid concerns over potential misuse.

On Thursday evening, the government received WhatsApp's reply to the notice on the 'username' feature. The reply of Telegram has also been received subsequently, they added.

The government is reviewing WhatsApp's response regarding its controversial 'usernames' feature amid concerns over online fraud.

The development comes a day after WhatsApp and Telegram submitted their responses, purportedly explaining the safeguards built into their username features. | India News

Government reviews messaging platforms' responses on username features and child safety measures amid concerns over potential misuse.

The government has emphasised that any regulatory framework will apply uniformly across all platforms

The government is examining legal implications for WhatsApp and Telegram. This follows their replies to notices regarding the new username feature. Concerns about privacy and…

The Central Government is assessing legal implications and potential sanctions on WhatsApp and Telegram following their responses to notices regarding the 'username' feature.