Internet Freedom Foundation & 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.

Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is at the center of a dispute with the Indian government regarding its new username feature. The government has ordered Meta Platforms — WhatsApp to halt the rollout of this feature due to concerns about increased online fraud and impersonation. Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is defending its feature by highlighting built-in safeguards.

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 — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, is at the center of the controversy due to its planned username feature, which the Indian government fears will increase online fraud. It has been asked to pause the rollout and provide explanations.