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India Monitors Telegram Over Illegal Content Concerns
A government report states that Indian authorities are tracking Telegram for possible illegal material. The review covers content moderation and compliance with local laws.
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Indian authorities are monitoring the messaging platform Telegram for concerns about illegal content, according to a government report. The report describes the monitoring as proactive and notes that officials are examining whether the service meets requirements under Indian law.
Telegram has not issued a public statement on the report.
The company has previously said it removes content that violates its rules when presented with valid legal orders.
India has required social media and messaging services to appoint local compliance officers and respond to content takedown requests within set time frames. The government report does not specify any enforcement actions or penalties at this time.
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