Centre examining legal implications, possible clauses over WhatsApp, Telegram 'username' feature: Sources
Published on: July 16, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The government is examining legal implications for WhatsApp and Telegram. This follows their replies to notices regarding the new username feature. Concerns about privacy and potential misuse have been raised by experts. Meta stated usernames are optional and allow messaging without sharing phone numbers. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is expected to issue a formal notification soon.
