Tag: telegram
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What is Telegram and why was its CEO arrested in Paris?
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested in Paris for alleged illicit activity on the messaging app. Telegram, with over 950 million users, allows large group chats but lacks end-to-end encryption. Durov faces charges related to permitting criminal activity on the platform. The response to his arrest and criticism of Telegram’s content moderation has…
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Telegram unresponsive to SG’s requests to remove explicit content
Telegram has not complied with requests to remove sexually explicit content, but the government is working to engage with platforms and enforce age restrictions to protect users. Singapore’s government seeks to improve online safety through measures such as the Online Criminal Harms Act and the IMDA’s Code of Practice for Online Safety.
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Malaysia takes legal action against Meta for failing to remove ‘undesirable content’
Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take legal action against Meta Platforms Inc for not removing “undesirable content” from Facebook. The regulator emphasized the need for cybersecurity accountability and protecting consumers against online harms. Additionally, MCMC is considering action against Telegram due to cybercrime cases associated with the platform.
