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Australia fines Telegram over response to terror, abuse content

Australia’s e-Safety Commission fined Telegram A$1 million for delaying its response to questions on child abuse and extremist content prevention measures submitted in October instead of May 2024.
Commissioner Julie Inman Grant emphasized the need for transparency in the tech industry, stating that "If we want accountability from the tech industry, we need much greater transparency."
The platform faced scrutiny due to its founder, Pavel Durov, being under investigation in France for alleged illegal activities related to the app.
If Telegram does not comply with the penalty, e-Safety will pursue a civil penalty in court.

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The Canberra Times

Telegram fined $1m for obstructing eSafety commissioner

Australia's online safety regulator says online messaging platform Telegram obstructed their work by responding to a legal notice...

9 hours ago·Canberra, Australia

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Barron's

Australia Fines Telegram Over Response To Terror, Abuse Content

9 hours ago·New York, United States

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Reuters

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Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions

Australia's online safety regulator on Monday fined messaging platform Telegram about A$1 million ($640,000) for its delay in answering questions about measures the app took to prevent the spread of child abuse and violent extremist material.

9 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Business Live

Australia fines Telegram for slow reply to child abuse and terror queries

E-Safety commission blames social media platforms for not doing enough to stop extremists

12 hours ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Australian Financial Review

Australian watchdog goes after Telegram app

Pavel Durov, the founder of the app heralded by some free speech advocates, is on bail in France facing allegations it is rife with disturbing content. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is joining the fray with a $1 million fine.

12 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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Australia fines telegram over response to terror and abuse content

The Australian online watchdog said on Monday that it has fined Telegram a fine of $600,000+ for missing a deadline to reveal how it regulates "terrorist" and child sexual abuse content after the messaging giant replied 5 months late to the May 6, 2024, limit according to eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman.

15 hours ago

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