Centre issues notice to Meta over WhatsApp username feature

New Delhi, 1/7: The Centre on Wednesday issued a formal notice to Meta, directing WhatsApp not to roll out its much-anticipated username feature until consultations are completed and concerns regarding potential misuse are addressed.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has also asked Meta to submit a detailed explanation of the feature, including its safeguards and rollout plans, within three days.