Centre to review messaging platforms’ response on notice over username feature

The Indian government is reviewing responses from messaging platforms regarding new username features and concerns over child sexual abuse material (CSAM). While Meta defends its privacy features and safety measures, the government remains concerned about potential impersonation and the spread of illegal content.
IT Secretary S. Krishnan said that responses to notices sent to messaging platforms on their username feature, and to Meta on child sexual abuse material, had both been received by the Ministry over the weekend.
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