Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, confirmed that the messaging platform has never shared users' private messages with third parties.
Uncensored Chat: Here's the scoop on the recent dust-up between Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and French authorities.
Over the last 12 years, Telegram's commitment to user privacy has been unwavering, refusing to hand over a single byte of private messages. In compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act, Telegram will only disclose IP addresses and phone numbers if there's a legit court order. But messages? Not happening, Durov's made that crystal clear through his Telegram channel.
Some say Durov's not all rainbows and butterflies, though. He's threatened to pull the plug on Telegram if it means compromise on privacy for the sake of market share. And, to pour fuel on the fire, he's accused France of attempting to force messengers to create a backdoor for access to user conversations. Such a move could have made France the first country to do away with encryption, leaving not just users, but security against hackers and spies, at risk.
The drama reached a peak on August 24, 2024, when Durov was nabbed at Le Bourget airport. He was later sprung on 5 million euros bail and ordered to check in with the cops twice a week. The charges? Six out of twelve alleged offenses, including refusing to provide requested info for legal interception.
As of March 17, Durov's back in Dubai, but the investigation into his case is still as hot as a Gulf summer.
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- Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has accused France of trying to force messaging apps to create a backdoor for access to user conversations, which could potentially put the security of users and against hackers and spies at risk.
- In August 2024, Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport in France and later released on a 5 million euros bail, charged with six out of twelve alleged offenses, including refusing to provide information for legal interception.
- Despite the controversy, Telegram remains committed to user privacy, stating that it will only disclose IP addresses and phone numbers if there's a legitimate court order, but messages will not be handed over.
- The investigation into Durov's case is still ongoing, and for the latest updates on the Telegram drama, follow our Telegram channel @expert_mag.
