The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought detailed explanations from leading messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Meta, regarding their implementation of username-based identity features. The move comes amid growing concerns that such features could potentially be exploited for impersonation, cyber fraud, and online identity misuse, raising fresh questions about digital...
The introduction of a username-based identity system on WhatsApp has triggered a fresh debate over the balance between user privacy and national security. While the feature is expected to enhance privacy by allowing users to communicate without revealing their phone numbers, authorities have expressed concerns that it could also complicate criminal investigations and make it...
WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a major privacy-focused update that could significantly change how users connect and communicate on the platform. The messaging service is developing a new username-based system that will allow people to initiate conversations without having to share their personal phone numbers, marking one of the most notable privacy enhancements in the...
The legal dispute between the Central government and messaging platform Telegram has intensified, with authorities informing the Delhi High Court that the company allegedly failed to act despite repeated warnings concerning data disclosure and content-related concerns linked to the NEET-UG examination. The case has brought renewed attention to the responsibilities of digital platforms operating in...