Last week, Telegram announced its service guidelines, stating that it will provide user information such as IP addresses and phone numbers if requested by government agencies. This move has led many users to speculate that Telegram is undergoing changes, possibly due to CEO Pavel Durov’s recent arrest in France.
In a recent message, Durov clarified the situation, confirming that Telegram’s policies remain unchanged. The slight adjustment in providing IP address information is simply a minor change, as Telegram has been willing to comply with such requests from government agencies since 2018. Durov emphasized that all requests must be legally compliant and made through the proper channels.
He explained that the earlier announcement was aimed at streamlining processes across the countries where Telegram operates, while continuing to uphold freedom of communication and protect users’ privacy.
Source: Pavel Durov
TLDR: Telegram clarifies its stance on providing user information, emphasizing adherence to legal requests and maintaining user privacy amidst speculation of changes.
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