Internet Freedom Foundation & Telegram

Internet Freedom Foundation: The Internet Freedom Foundation has expressed concerns over the legal basis of the Indian government's notice to Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, arguing against preemptive product design dictates.

Telegram: Telegram has received notices from the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to explain its existing username feature and its safeguards against misuse, following similar concerns raised about Meta Platforms — WhatsApp.

Internet Freedom Foundation: The Internet Freedom Foundation, an advocacy group, criticized India's government for attempting to ban Meta Platforms — WhatsApp's feature, arguing that the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology lacks the legal authority to block product features before their release.

Telegram: Telegram is mentioned as a precedent for India's scrutiny of anonymity features, having faced a temporary ban and legal challenges over similar concerns regarding user identity and cyber fraud.