- Telegram to share user data with authorities
- CEO’s arrest prompts policy shift
- Content moderation intensifies
A Turning Point for the Messaging Giant
Telegram, long known for its staunch privacy stance, has announced significant changes to its policies regarding user data and content moderation. This shift comes in the wake of recent legal troubles faced by CEO Pavel Durov.
Cooperation with Authorities
In a surprising move, Telegram will now share IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate its rules with relevant authorities, given valid legal requests. This marks a departure from the platform’s previous reputation for non-cooperation with law enforcement.
Cleaning Up Search Results
Telegram has also taken steps to improve its content moderation. A team of moderators has been tasked with removing “problematic” search results, aiming to discourage criminal activity on the platform.
Durov emphasized that Telegram Search is intended for finding friends and news, not promoting illegal goods.
