Telegram hands over data on thousands of users to US law enforcement
- Telegram has handed over phone numbers and IP addresses to U.S. Authorities on 900 occasions during 2024, affecting 2,253 users.
- The number of fulfilled requests marks a significant increase from previous years, with only 14 requests affecting 108 users fulfilled until September 2024.
- Telegram's policy shift now allows sharing of user data in cases beyond terrorism, including cybercrime and online fraud.
- The next transparency report is expected in April 2025, which will provide further insights into Telegram's data-sharing practices.
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