Telegram Discloses User Data to U.S. Law Enforcement for First Time

Following CEO Pavel Durov's arrest, Telegram revises privacy policy to broaden data-sharing scope with authorities.

Telegram has complied with 14 data requests from U.S. law enforcement, affecting 108 users, marking a significant policy shift.
CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France in August, accused of facilitating illegal content on Telegram, prompting policy changes.
Telegram's updated privacy policy now includes sharing user IP addresses and phone numbers for crimes beyond terrorism.
Since 2018, Telegram has cooperated with authorities by disclosing user data for verified legal requests in various countries.
Durov maintains that Telegram's core principles of protecting users from corrupt governments remain unchanged despite policy updates.