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7/2/2026
Govt asks WhatsApp to halt username rollout, issues notice to Meta

Govt asks WhatsApp to halt username rollout, issues notice to Meta

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Indian government halted WhatsApp's username rollout feature over impersonation and fraud risks, giving Meta three days to explain safeguards. Reflects intensifying regulatory scrutiny of messaging platform features in India.

  • •Government paused WhatsApp username rollout citing security vulnerabilities
  • •Meta has 3-day deadline to provide detailed explanation
  • •Signals stricter regulatory oversight of platform features in India

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