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Meta team meets MeitY officials over WhatsApp usernames feature, to submit reply within timeline: Sources

Meta officials met with India's IT Ministry following a government notice regarding WhatsApp's proposed "usernames" feature. Concerns over impersonation and misuse have prompted the government to seek a detailed explanation and halt the rollout until consultations conclude. Meta will submit its response within the stipulated three-day deadline, with authorities examining legal implications.

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Meta team meets MeitY officials over WhatsApp usernames feature, to submit reply within timeline: Sources
Meta officials met with India's IT Ministry following a government notice regarding WhatsApp's proposed "usernames" feature. Concerns over impersonation and misuse have prompted the government to seek a detailed explanation and halt the rollout until consultations conclude. Meta will submit its response within the stipulated three-day deadline, with authorities examining legal implications.
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