India Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Features Amid Impersonation Concerns
The Indian government has reportedly issued notices to Telegram and Signal over username features, warning they could enable impersonation and fraud, after taking similar action against WhatsApp. The Indian government has reportedly issued notices to Telegram and Signal under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, seeking detailed assessments of username-based features and associated safety safeguards.