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Australia fines Telegram $640k for safety issues

Australia’s eSafety Commission has imposed a fine of approximately A$1 million (US$640,000) on the messaging platform Telegram for its delayed response to inquiries about online safety measures.

The platform failed to provide timely information regarding efforts to combat child abuse and violent extremist content.

In March 2024, the eSafety Commission requested details from several platforms, including Telegram and Reddit.

Despite a deadline in May, Telegram did not respond until October, which the Commission stated hindered the implementation of Australia’s online safety measures.

Recent Telegram developments

Timeline
26-Dec-2024 📱 Telegram, WeChat apply for licenses under Malaysia’s new rules
  • Telegram, WeChat start licensing process in Malaysia
  • Deadline for applications is December 31, 2024
23-Dec-2024 💰 Telegram reports first profit after cutting $2b debt
  • Telegram marks first profitable quarter
  • US$1B revenue reported amid content scrutiny
15-Dec-2024 ⚖️ Telegram moderates millions using AI amid founder’s arrest
  • Telegram removed 15.4M fraud/terror groups
  • AI tools enhance moderation after Durov’s arrest
07-Oct-2024 💻 Criminals exploit Telegram in SE Asia’s $36b cybercrime: UN
  • Criminal networks exploit Telegram for crime.
  • Southeast Asia’s crime industry hits $36.5 billion.
30-May-2022 🚀 Exclusive: Telegram backer, Kenetic Capital pour $20m into HK crypto firm
  • First Digital raises US$20M for expansion
  • Funds to enhance asset security and infrastructure

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