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Telegram Complies with US Authorities on User Data Requests in 2023

This year, Telegram fulfilled 14 requests from US authorities, impacting 108 users. After the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov, the platform shifted its approach to user data compliance and moderation.

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Telegram to Share User Info with Authorities for Criminal Suspects

Telegram has updated its privacy policy, allowing the platform to share user phone numbers and IP addresses with authorities upon valid requests for criminal suspects. This follows CEO Pavel Durov'...

child abuse materialPavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, outside a courthouse in France.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged in French Investigation

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces charges of enabling illegal transactions and complicity in criminal activities related to child abuse material. He was arrested in Paris and released on €5 million ba...

court questioningPavel Durov at a court questioning in France regarding Telegram's moderation practices.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces Court Questioning in France

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has been transferred to court after being released from police custody amid a preliminary investigation into the platform's content moderation practices and their link...

encryptionPavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, speaking at an event.

The Implications of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest for Free Speech and Tech Regulation

Pavel Durov's recent arrest in France raises significant concerns about encryption, free speech, and tech accountability. As the CEO of Telegram, Durov faces serious allegations related to criminal...

arrestFrench prosecutors explain Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest and the ongoing investigation.

French Prosecutors Arrest Pavel Durov: Details Behind the Investigation

French authorities have arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov amid an investigation into serious charges related to distributing CSAM, for failing to cooperate with law enforcement. Telegram claims Dur...