WhatsApp To Reserve Usernames Of Public Figures And Govt Accounts After Centre’s Notice
After the Centre’s notice, WhatsApp has said that usernames of public figures and government accounts will be reserved to prevent impersonation and misuse when the
After the Centre’s notice, WhatsApp has said that usernames of public figures and government accounts will be reserved to prevent impersonation and misuse when the new username feature rolls out.
The move is aimed at addressing concerns around fake accounts, fraud, identity misuse and public trust. The update comes amid government scrutiny of WhatsApp’s username feature, which may allow users to connect without sharing phone numbers.
The debate now focuses on privacy, traceability, cyber safety, verification systems and platform accountability in India. n18oc_india n18oc_breaking-news News18 Mobile App
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