Telegram fulfilled over a dozen U.S. law enforcement data requests this year, potentially revealing the IP addresses or phone numbers of 100+ users.
The social media platform updated its policy on data sharing with authorities, stating that it will share users' phone numbers and IP addresses in response to valid legal requests.
The company's CEO, Pavel Durov, announced the policy update and mentioned that data shared with authorities will be included in quarterly transparency reports.
The transparency report for the period January to September 2024 revealed 14 fulfilled requests from the U.S., affecting 108 users.