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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India

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The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registration inserted in the …The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registration inserted in the …