Username vs Traceability: Why India’s WhatsApp Notice Is Bigger Than One Feature
“Pause the rollout until consultations are completed to the satisfaction of the Government.” That line, from a July 2026 notice by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to Meta-owned WhatsApp, has set off one of the most significant tech-policy confrontations in recent years. It isn’t just about whether you can message someone without…