Telegram Updates Policy to Allow Flagging of ‘Illegal Content’ in Private Chats for Moderator Review
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Telegram has updated its policy to allow users to flag illegal content in private chats for moderator review.
The change follows the recent arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France, where he faces allegations of permitting criminal activity to persist on the messaging platform.
Previously, Telegram’s FAQ page stated that the platform did not process requests related to private chats, indicating that they were secure and protected from moderation, according to a report from The Verge.
However, within the last 24 hours, this language has been quietly removed.
The updated FAQ now outlines a process for users to report illegal content.
“All Telegram apps have ‘Report’ buttons that let you flag illegal content for our moderators — in just a few taps,” the FAQ read, along with detailed instructions on how to do so.
Durov’s arrest and the subsequent policy shift mark a turning point for the platform, which has long been criticized for its hands-off approach to content moderation.
Telegram has served as a crucial source of information in conflicts like the war in Ukraine but has also been accused of being a hub for illicit activities such as child exploitation and drug trafficking.
French authorities charged Durov, claiming that Telegram failed to cooperate with investigations into these criminal activities, according to reports from the Associated Press.
In his first public statement following the arrest, Durov acknowledged the challenges Telegram faces due to its rapid growth.
He revealed that the platform’s user base had surged to
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