WhatsApp Responds to Indian Government Notice on Username Feature

WhatsApp has filed a response to a notice issued by the Indian government regarding its newly introduced username feature.

The government’s notice, raised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, questioned the compliance of WhatsApp’s username system with existing privacy and data protection regulations.

WhatsApp’s reply, which is now under review, seeks to clarify how the username feature aligns with regulatory requirements and outlines measures taken to ensure user safety. The outcome will determine whether WhatsApp must modify or pause the rollout of the feature in India.

Source: Google News – Udupi.