Australia: eSafety Commissioner investigation into Telegram regarding measures implemented to address terror and violent extremism content
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eSafety Commissioner published transparency report summarising Telegram's responses on measures relating to online terrorist and extremist content
On 6 March 2025, the eSafety Commissioner published the transparency report summarising Telegram's responses on tools, policies, and measures to detect and prevent terrorist and violent extremist (TVE) content and mitigate online radicalisation risk…
SourceeSafety Commissioner fined Telegram AUD 1 million over failure to comply with transparency reporting requirement under Online Safety Act
On 24 February 2025, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner issued a ruling against Telegram with a fine of approximately AUD 1 million for failing to meet transparency reporting requirements under the Online Safety Act. In March 2024, the Commissioner is…
SourceeSafety Commissioner issued notice to Telegram regarding measures addressing terror and violent extremism content
On 19 March 2024, the Australian eSafety Commissioner issued legal notices to Telegram requiring the company to report on measures implemented to protect Australians from terrorist and violent extremist material and activity. This action falls under…
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