WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end
WhatsApp has been granted a three-day extension to respond to an Indian government notice regarding its proposed 'username' feature. The platform has agreed to pause the rollout of the feature in India until discussions with the IT Ministry are concluded.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing regulatory tension between global tech giants and the Indian government regarding user privacy, security, and the prevention of digital fraud.
Meta-owned WhatsApp has been granted more time to submit its response on the contentious ‘username’ feature and has assured the government that it will not roll it out in India until discussions are complete, according to sources.
The article reports on a factual regulatory dispute without taking a side, citing both government concerns and company responses.
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