Telegram changes FAQ language on illegal content moderation after CEO’s arrest
Telegram altered the wording of its answer to an FAQ on moderating illicit content saying it’s unable to process requests for private chats.
Telegram has removed part of a response to one of its frequently asked questions regarding the reach of its moderation nearly two weeks after French authorities arrested its CEO, Pavel Durov, for allegedly failing to moderate the app and allowing the spread of illegal content.
On Sept. 6, Telegram’s FAQ page removed language from its answer on how users can report illegal content that said: “All Telegram chats and group chats are private amongst their participants. We do not process any requests related to them.”
That part of Telegram’s answer now only appears in a section on how users can report copyright infringement. A previous version of the page, archived on Sept. 5, shows Telegram used the lines to answer both questions.
Telegram altered the wording of its answer to an FAQ on moderating illicit content saying it’s unable to process requests for private chats.
Telegram has removed part of a response to one of its frequently asked questions regarding the reach of its moderation nearly two weeks after French authorities arrested its CEO, Pavel Durov, for allegedly failing to moderate the app and allowing the spread of illegal content.On Sept. 6, Telegram’s FAQ page removed language from its answer on how users can report illegal content that said: “All Telegram chats and group chats are private amongst their participants. We do not process any requests related to them.”That part of Telegram’s answer now only appears in a section on how users can report copyright infringement. A previous version of the page, archived on Sept. 5, shows Telegram used the lines to answer both questions.Read more