Data privacy: WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

By Juliet UmehMeta’s messaging platform, WhatsApp, has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to initiate conversations without revealing their phone numbers, in a move aimed at enhancing privacy and giving users greater control over their personal information.The platform on Monday, June 29, began rolling out username reservations globally ahead of the feature’s full launch later this year.The development means users who enable the feature will be able to communicate with new