Centre Weighs Meta Reply on WA Usernames, Rollout Remains on Hold

Government considers uniform rules for messaging apps

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is considering introducing uniform standards for messaging platforms operating in India amid concerns over WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, according to a report. Officials are examining whether a common regulatory framework should govern features offered by messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and other platforms to ensure consistent rules across the sector. Th…

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📲 WhatsApp Username Row: Govt May Set Uniform Standards for Messaging Apps Amid Concerns Over Usernames.

WhatsApp username row: Govt plans standard rules for messaging platforms, says report

The government recently moved to oppose WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, raising concerns that it could fuel online fraud, impersonation, and digital arrest scams while making law enforcement investigations more difficult.

Centre weighs Meta reply on WA usernames, rollout remains on hold

India News: NEW DELHI: Meta has submitted its response to the Centre's concerns over WhatsApp's proposed \"username\" feature, with the ministry of electronics and .

Government examining WhatsApp’s reply on ‘usernames’ notice: Sources

The Indian government is reviewing WhatsApp’s response to concerns over its proposed usernames feature, amid fraud and privacy issues

Govt Mulls Uniform Social Media Rules

Amid the ongoing row over WhatsApp’s username feature, the IT ministry (MeitY) is reportedly formulating uniform standards for messaging platforms operating in the country.  A government official told Hindustan Times that the common standards will look to oversee social media features and build a “legal backing” for stopping the rollout of such offerings. In effect, the upcoming rules aim to close a regulatory gap that allows rivals to offer the…