Legal and Policy Adjustments
, CEO of , arrested in for facilitating child pornography and other crimes, announced the app will comply with legal requests to share user data, including IP addresses and phone numbers, to combat criminal activity.
Despite the legal pressures, Durov insists that Telegram's core principles of protecting freedom and privacy remain unchanged, emphasizing the platform's long-standing policy of cooperating with authorities against criminals.
Criticism and Support
Durov's arrest and subsequent policy changes have sparked debates on free speech, privacy rights, and the responsibilities of tech platform owners, with some viewing the legal actions as a threat to free speech and privacy.
and other officials argue the arrest is part of a judicial investigation, not politically motivated, highlighting the serious allegations against Telegram regarding its use for illegal activities.
