NPCI plans to mask phone numbers on UPI apps to boost user privacy

India's National Payments Corporation (NPCI) has instructed UPI apps to mask user phone numbers during transactions and shift to username-based IDs by September 4. The move aims to enhance user privacy and safety, aligning with the country's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

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