#TelegramPrivacy

Telegram to Share User Info With Law Enforcement in Policy Shift

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September 24, 2024 at 03:58PM Telegram updates privacy policy, stating intent to disclose user information to authorities in cases of suspected criminal activity violating terms of service. CEO’s arrest in France raises concerns about platform as a harbor for illegal activity. Changes include enhanced content moderation and reporting system for illegal search terms. New era … Read more

Telegram now shares users’ IP and phone number on legal requests

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September 23, 2024 at 03:41PM Telegram’s updated privacy policy grants law enforcement access to users’ phone numbers and IP addresses upon valid court orders for criminal activity violating the platform’s Terms of Service. CEO Pavel Durov announced this change, also revealing enhancements to search features to combat illicit content. However, Telegram’s transparency submissions bot is … Read more