Telegram will now provide IP addresses and phone numbers
Telegram: Users' IP Addresses, Phone Numbers Can Be Given to Police
In a major privacy change, Telegram is opening the door to sharing user data, including IP addresses and phone numbers, with law enforcement.On Monday, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced the change after vowing to crack down on illegal activities on the messaging platform following his arrest in France.
Telegram will now hand over your phone number and IP if you’re a criminal suspect
In a post on Telegram, Durov says the company is making these changes to “deter criminals from abusing” the app’s search function. Telegram’s search feature allows users to look for public channels and bots,
Telegram to disclose to authorities phone numbers, IP addresses of those who violate messenger's rules
Personal information will be provided to the authorities by "valid legal requests," Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said on Sept. 23.
Telegram now shares users’ IP and phone number on legal requests
Telegram will now share users' phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement if they are found to be violating the platform's rules following a valid legal request.
Telegram will now provide IP addresses and phone numbers in response to legal requests
Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov stated that the messaging app will now start handing over the IP addresses and phone numbers of users if prompted by legal requests. Bloomberg, which first reported the policy change,
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