Govt issues new rules for messaging apps | Bhaskar English

New Delhi 5 hours ago Copy link The photo is AI generated The central government on Saturday issued a directive requiring messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, Geochat, Aratai, and Josh to function only on active SIM cards in mobile devices. The government stated that this move will prevent the misuse of inactive numbers, reduce fraud and spam, and increase transparency related to user identification (KYC). According to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), messaging platforms must ensure that the app runs only when the user’s registered SIM is activated on the mobile device. If the SIM is removed or inactive, the apps will automatically stop functioning. For users who log in via web browsers, the new rule mandates that the platform must log out the user every six hours, after which login will be allowed only via QR code authentication. Also Read| Centre to mandate parental consent on social media for minors Why the rules have changed The government explained that these rules aim to prevent the misuse of closed or inactive mobile numbers, which could otherwise be exploited for fraud, fake accounts, and spam. By ensuring that messaging platforms run only on active numbers, the move also
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