Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries
- analysis Asia India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns.
- Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.
- This illustration photograph shows the new upcoming Username feature on instant messaging software WhatsApp, displayed on a smartphone with the backdrop of India’s national flag.
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- analysis Asia India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns.
- Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.
- This illustration photograph shows the new upcoming Username feature on instant messaging software WhatsApp, displayed on a smartphone with the backdrop of India’s national flag.
Sources: CNA