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Australia fines Telegram over response to terror, abuse content

Australia's e-Safety Commission fined Telegram about A$1 million for delaying responses regarding measures against child abuse and extremist content.
The e-Safety Commission criticized Telegram for its late reply in October 2024 after seeking responses in March 2024.
E-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant stated that timely transparency is not a voluntary requirement in Australia and emphasized the need for compliance.
If Telegram ignores the penalty notice, the e-Safety Commission will pursue a civil penalty in court.

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