India Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Privacy Feature

The Indian government has sent notices to messaging platforms Telegram and Signal, following a similar action against WhatsApp. The notices concern the platforms' username features, which allow users to interact without revealing their phone numbers. Authorities fear this anonymity could lead to a rise in online impersonation, fraud, and so-called digital arrests. The government is seeking accountability from these platforms over potential misuse of the privacy-focused feature.
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