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Australia Sues Telegram Over Failure to Remove Terrorist Content

Australia has initiated legal proceedings against Telegram, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove pro-terrorist material and extremist violence content. The legal action highlights concerns over the platform's moderation policies regarding harmful content.

30 Jul, 00:23 — 30 Jul, 07:55
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BBCHigh6h ago

Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material

Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.

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DWHigh5h ago

Australia: Telegram faces legal action over failure to remove terrorist content

Australia says videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings weren't removed from Telegram after they were reported. The move comes a day after Russia charged founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity.

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Australia launches proceedings against Telegram over terrorist content

Australia’s internet commissioner alleges some of the content hosted on platform includes material related to Christchurch and Buffalo attacks as well as Isis beheading

By Namita Singh

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

The office of the eSafety Commissioner said it had begun action after Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual9h ago

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material

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myjoyonlineMixed6h ago

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material

Australia's internet regulator said on Thursday it ​had begun legal action against messaging platform Telegram ‌over alleged failings to tackle pro-terror posts.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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