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Meta defends WhatsApp username rollout after India warns of cybercrime risks
WhatsApp Username Rollout In India Put On Hold; Government Extends Reply Deadline
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Omair Pall
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MashableWhatsApp Username Rollout In India Put On Hold; Government Extends Reply Deadlinemashable.comThe Centre has given Meta three more days to respond to concerns over WhatsApp's upcoming username feature. The government is reviewing its potential impact on online fraud, impersonation and user safety before approving its rollout in India.
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