Telegram’s Privacy Plot Twist: From Secure Haven to Law Enforcement Ally
Telegram Transparency Report unveils a shocking 900 U.S. government requests fulfilled, as Telegram shares IP addresses and phone numbers of 2,253 users. This leap comes after their 2024 policy shift, moving from sharing data only in terrorism cases to broader crimes. Telegram’s privacy policy now reads like a crime novelist’s dream.
Hot Take:
Telegram’s new “transparency” approach is more like a see-through outfit that reveals a bit too much. With law enforcement requests shooting up like a rocket, it seems like your private chats might not be as private as you thought. Who knew your group chat about cat memes could be under surveillance? It’s a wild world where even the most secure platforms are forced to play peekaboo with your data.
Key Points:
- Telegram shared user data of 2,253 users with U.S. government in 2024.
- Policy shift in September 2024 led to increased data-sharing.
- Previously, data was shared only in terrorism cases, now includes cybercrime and fraud.
- Founder Pavel Durov faced legal issues, prompting policy changes.
- Cybercrime groups claimed to leave Telegram, but the impact remains unclear.
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