Telegram starts working on its Wild West image with reporting tools for illegal private chats (Update)
In the wake of its CEO's arrest, this move may be a concession to authorities.
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- Telegram adds reporting tools for illegal content shared in private discussions.
- Previously the app only handled reports for public-facing content.
- The policy shift follows just weeks after CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest by French authorities.
Update: September 6, 2024 (2:21 PM ET): In a public statement shared on Telegram, co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov speaks out against the characterization of his company as “some sort of anarchic paradise,” emphasizing the systems it has already implemented:
Establishing the right balance between privacy and security is not easy. You have to reconcile privacy laws with law enforcement requirements, and local laws with EU laws. You have to take into account technological limitations. As a platform, you want your processes to be consistent globally, while also ensuring they are not abused in countries with weak rule of law. We’ve been committed to engaging with regulators to find the right balance. Yes, we stand by our principles: our experience is shaped by our mission to protect our users in authoritarian regimes. But we’ve always been open to dialogue.
