Telegram provided information on over 2,000 users to U.S. authorities in 2024

2025-01-07 21:00:35

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ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, Telegram has significantly increased its compliance with data requests, providing detailed information on over 2,000 users to U.S. authorities in 2024.

According to a report by 404 Media, between January 1 and September 30, 2024, Telegram complied with 14 requests from the U.S. related to "IP addresses and/or phone numbers." These requests affected a total of 108 users. However, in the remaining time of 2024, Telegram continued to comply with 900 requests from the U.S., involving a total of 2,253 users.

Shortly after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested, Telegram updated its privacy policy, clearly stating that it would provide IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities in accordance with valid legal orders. Previously, Telegram had stated that it would only provide this information if the requests were related to potential terrorism offenses.

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