Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames? | Explained

What is the username feature that WhatsApp intends to roll out? How does it work and what privacy safeguards are built into it? Why is the Indian government asking WhatsApp to stop its roll-out? Can the government dictate an app’s features?What is the username feature that WhatsApp intends to roll out? How does it work and what privacy safeguards are built into it? Why is the Indian government asking WhatsApp to stop its roll-out? Can the government dictate an app’s features? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/why-are-there-concerns-over-whatsapp-usernames-explained/article71183713.ece 2026-07-05T07:12:36.000Z Technology {}