Centre tells Meta not to roll out WhatsApp username feature until consultation: Sources

The Centre on Wednesday issued a notice to Meta regarding roll-out of the “usernames” feature on WhatsApp in India, highly-placed sources said.

They said Meta has been asked to furnish a detailed explanation on the “usernames” feature within three days.

It has been directed not to roll out the “usernames” feature until consultation on the matter is over, sources said.