Telegram founder claims French authorities illegally collect personal data
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Pavel Durov accused French authorities of applying double standards in regulating social media. According to him, French officials illegally collect personal data, process it without adequate protection, extract information from automated systems, and violate the secrecy of electronic communications.
Durov pointed to the inconsistency in France's approach to different platforms, particularly to X (formerly Twitter) and other services.
Pavel Durov accused French authorities of applying double standards in regulating social media, pointing to unlawful collection of personal data and processing of information without proper protection. According to him, France selectively applies requirements to different platforms, including X, and violates the confidentiality of electronic communications.
The conflict between Durov and French authorities is escalating amid legal proceedings, which could lead to stricter regulation of Telegram in Europe or a change in its data collection policy. Users should monitor developments in the situation: changes in the messenger's operation could affect the application's privacy and functionality.
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