Technology
Archived — This article has been archived. The information may be outdated.
Telegram submits reply to Centre on username feature
Telegraph India··11 Jul
Messaging platform Telegram has submitted its reply to the IT Ministry's notice on the username feature after WhatsApp responded, Telegraph India reported on July 10. Sources said both submissions are being examined. The feature allows communication without sharing phone numbers. Signal's response to a similar notice is still awaited. WhatsApp assured India it will not launch the feature until government consultations conclude.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Username features on messaging apps remain under government review.
- Users may face higher impersonation risks if safeguards fail.
- WhatsApp's India launch of usernames stays on hold for now.
What's Happening
- Telegram submitted its reply after WhatsApp responded.
- Officials are examining both platforms' submissions.
- Signal has not yet replied to the ministry notice.
Username Feature Scrutiny
- The IT Ministry issued notices to WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal.
- Concerns centre on fraud, phishing and digital arrest scams.
- Broader regulatory action targets Meta and Telegram on other issues.
all-newstop-stories
