Policy · 2h ago
India demands WhatsApp pause username rollout over impersonation fears
India's government has given WhatsApp three days to justify its new username feature, citing security risks. The messaging platform's largest market wants Meta to explain how it will prevent impersonation. WhatsApp must respond by July 5 or face potential regulatory action.
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The demand highlights growing friction between Meta and India, where WhatsApp's 500M+ users make it a prime target for fraud.
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