Internet Freedom Foundation & Meta Platforms

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.

Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms faces regulatory scrutiny in India over its Meta Platforms — WhatsApp username feature, which could delay its rollout and impact its strategy for user privacy and growth in a key market. The company is defending its safeguards against fraud and impersonation.

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.

Meta Platforms: Meta, as Meta Platforms — WhatsApp's parent, faces regulatory scrutiny in India over the username feature and separate issues regarding child sexual abuse material.