Telegram faces $1 million fine in Australia for delayed action on child abuse reports
Australia’s eSafety Commission fined Telegram nearly $1 million for its delayed response to questions about combating terrorism and child abuse on its platform. Telegram took 160 days to reply to the May 2024 request. The fine aims to enforce compliance with the Online Safety Act. Telegram has 28 days to respond or appeal the decision.
Australia’s eSafety Commission fined Telegram nearly $1 million for its delayed response to questions about combating terrorism and child abuse on its platform. Telegram took 160 days to reply to the May 2024 request. The fine aims to enforce compliance with the Online Safety Act. Telegram has 28 days to respond or appeal the decision.
